Foreign Accent Syndrome

(Editor’s Note: Do you know what Foreign Accent Syndrome is? Writer, longtime BEST blog contributor, and stroke survivor, Isaac Peterson, does a deep dive into this unusual and rare condition. KT)  By now you know the common difficulties caused by traumatic brain injury (TBI), especially if you yourself have a TBI. I don’t need to (more…)

Thank you, Collided Scopes!

The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) would like to thank our BEST friends, Collided Scopes, for being such a wonderful host for us on their weekly brain injury support community call. We enjoyed sharing, caring and being a part of this terrific event.  To learn more about Collided Scopes and their work, please click here.  (more…)

TONIGHT (5:30 PM PST): Join BEST and Collided Scopes on Zoom

The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is honored to be joining our BEST friends, Collided Scopes, TONIGHT on Zoom at 5;30 PM PST to have conversations, share resources and more! Join us! It’s free and all are welcome. See the details in the flyer below.  P.S. New to Zoom? Take our FREE Zoom class today (more…)

Holiday Noise: Managing PTSD and Sensory Issues

While many Fourth of July public celebrations, fireworks shows, and festivals have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 health pandemic, it doesn’t mean that individuals, groups, communities and neighborhoods will cease doing their own personal fireworks.  In fact, it’s quite possible there may be an increase in fireworks noise, in some areas, due to the (more…)

Calm Your Mind

Stressed? Anxious? Over-Worked? Meditation is the perfect cure for 21st century malaise. Meditation is an incredibly powerful panacea that can help anyone to become calmer, happier, more productive, more creative… and ultimately just a better version of themselves. Studies show us that meditation can help to increase alpha and theta brainwaves to help induce states (more…)