Showing posts with label Stress Management. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stress Management. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Stress Management

Thanks to your M.A. Representative to EGSA, Haylie, here is a post of compiled resources to help alleviate that burdensome graduate school stress. It is important to take breaks, to at least attempt to achieve a mind/body/soul balance during these rocky years of study, and to take advantage of the stress-relieving opportunities of the DC Metro Area. I would also add to this list that attending EGSA workshops for baked treats and to vent your frustrations is a great way to alleviate stress (shameless plug!).
We welcome your feedback and contributions. If you have additional stress management resources, please share with us!


Health Resources
·         Lerner Health and Wellness Center (aka the gym)
o   Location: 2301 G Street, NW (Corner of G and 23rd)
o   General hours: M-F: 6:30am – 11:30pm; Sat: 9am – 8pm; Sun: 11am – 11:30pm
o   Gym use is free for students. Costs for classes:
§  Drop-in pass: $6 per class
§  Mind & Body pass (unlimited yoga and pilates classes): $65/term
§  Full Fitness pass (all classes): $85/term
o   Other features: racquetball and squash courts, indoor track, three-lane lap pool, free weight and cardiovascular fitness areas
o   Free Mindfulness Meditation class, Tuesdays 1:10 – 1:50 pm in fitness classroom
o   Location: 2141 K St. NW, Suite 501
o   Hours: Varies daily; generally 8:30am – 6:00pm
o   Variety of services; $25 office fee per visit (waived if you are covered by GW Student Health Insurance plan)
·         University Counseling Center
o   Phone: 202-994-5300; email: counsel@gwu.edu
o   Location: 2033 K St. NW, Suite 330
o   Hours: M, T, Th: 8am – 6pm; W, F: 8am – 5pm
o   Offers: Individual counseling, group counseling (including dissertation support group and graduate student group), academic support services, career counseling, alcohol/drug services, referral assistance
o   Fees:
§  New this year: Up to first 6 individual counseling sessions free
§  $50 per session after initial six


Other (Vaguely Stress-Related) Resources
·         Career Center (dealing with stress by getting a job)
o   Location: 1922 F St. NW (corner of F and 20th)
o   Hours: M-Th: 8:30am – 6pm
o   Walk-in consulting hours: M-F: 1pm – 4pm
o   Offers a variety of career support services
·         Free in DC (dealing with stress by leaving the house for cheap)
o   LivingSocial (area-specific deals via email)
o   WTD Deals (basically a lot like LivingSocial)
o   Groupon (also a lot like LivingSocial)
o   Thrilllist (Information about events, artists, designers, and coupons for DC area)