Feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression may intensify this time of year, impacting your mood, sleep, eating habits, relationships, and overall well-being. Finding healthy ways to manage these emotions can make a meaningful difference in how you experience the season.

GW offers a variety of programs to support your overall well-being. New tools from Headspace and SimpleTherapy are now available to help you manage stress and stay balanced. SimpleTherapy introduces quick, 10-minute relaxation techniques designed to support both mind and body. Meanwhile, Headspace’s new Quick Therapy Tools collection is built around the clinically backed TIPP method, Temperature, Intense exercise, Paced breathing, and Progressive muscle relaxation, to help you navigate moments of high stress, regulate emotions, and reset with mindfulness anytime you need it.

Join us and our vendor partners throughout our 2025 Financial Well-being Campaign to take control of your money and what matters most to you. Learn to manage financial stress and build a financial plan rooted in your values, while moving toward a healthier, more fulfilling financial future. As part of GW’s campaign, two new financial benefit programs are now available to GW employees:

• Bank of America Banking and Investing Program 
• PAHO/WHO Federal Credit Union Membership Program

These programs offer exclusive access to personalized financial guidance, competitive rates, wellness tools, and educational resources to help you reach your financial goals. Learn more by reviewing our recent communication and explore how these offerings can support your financial journey.

Caring for a loved one is an act of compassion and dedication, but it can come with emotional, mental, and physical challenges. Many caregivers experience stress, anxiety, or burnout as they prioritize others’ needs over their own. This November, in honor of National Family Caregivers Month, take a moment to review mental health resources for caregivers and support the caregivers in your life, including yourself. GW also offers the following benefits to help caregivers manage their responsibilities and well-being:

• GW Employee Assistance Program (GW EAP): Confidential counseling and support services.
• Time Off and Leave: Guidance on family leave, personal leave, and paid time off.
• Bright Horizons: Emergency back up care support for children or adult dependents when usual care arrangements are unavailable. The Bright Horizons offering also includes Elder Care program to assist you in developing care plans for aging relatives
• Childcare Discounts: Opportunities to offset childcare costs for employees.

Navigating uncertainty such as during a federal government shutdown can be especially challenging. The GW Employee Assistance Program (GW EAP) is available to help you manage stress, maintain stability, and support your overall well-being. To get started, visit supportlinc.com and enter the group code: gw when creating an account. You can also review these 2025 government shutdown resources that are updated regularly as new information becomes available. Please note, due to the evolving nature of the situation, some third-party providers may adjust or discontinue their services.

Strengthen your fitness foundation with GW Campus Recreation’s new app-based routines. Developed through decades of experience and research from GW’s Campus Recreation and Exercise Science departments, each plan provides expert guidance and structured support for your fitness journey for just $25 a month. Every routine includes in-app exercise demonstration videos and step-by-step workout instructions. You can also track your workout data directly in the app to monitor your progress over time. Learn more about the available routines on their website and contact Matthew Laden with any questions. 

As a GW employee, you have access to discounts through TicketsatWork. This November, explore deals on meal kits and groceries, flights and hotels, clothing and accessories, premium electronics, and more, including exclusive Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings!

Enter here for a chance to win a $25 TicketsatWork gift card* before the holidays kick off and start saving today! Use our company code GWU to begin.

Note: Value of winnings is taxable and will be included in employee’s payroll.

• The 2026 Spring Tuition Remission Application opens on November 15 and closes February 1

• Please review any outstanding time off requests

• Remember to designate and update your Beneficiaries

• Don't forget to schedule your preventative vision and dental care appointments

TIAA & Fidelity Retirement Counseling

Retirement plan participants can schedule financial counseling by appointment with TIAA or Fidelity. To book an appointment, call your preferred provider or use the online booking systems listed below:

Fidelity Investments - Make an appointment online or call 800-642-7131.

TIAA - Make an appointment online or call 866-843-5640.

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