The US State Department held therapy sessions for its employees after Donald Trump won last week's presidential election, according to reports. washington free beaconciting four sources with knowledge of the meeting.
The report said an internal State Department email was about “managing stress amid change,” and employees were encouraged to attend an hour-long session early Friday morning to share their thoughts on the election results. He added that
One official described the meeting as a “crying talk” over Trump's victory.
The Free Beacon reported that sources described a copy of the email and said the Department of Health Services' Employee Advice Service hosted the session.
“Change is inevitable in our lives, and it can often lead to stress and anxiety,” the email said, according to the outlet. “Please join us for an insightful webinar that delves into effective stress management techniques to get you through this difficult time. This session will feature tips and practical strategies to manage stress and stay healthy. We will provide you with
The outlet said a licensed clinical provider will lead the session, with a second session scheduled for Nov. 13.
Free beacon details:
The State Department's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, which oversees U.S. diplomacy in the war-torn region, also held a group discussion Friday with Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf and Acting Undersecretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs John Bass, the three people said. . Those involved were briefed on the matter.
One source described the meeting as a “cry talk” over President Trump's victory, which is likely to lead to major changes in Foggy Bottom. Officials at the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs say Israel is not providing enough humanitarian aid to the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, and has spent months trying to sanction the Jewish government and block critical arms shipments. We have also been working on this. They reportedly discussed the difficulty of President Trump's victory and encouraged employees to share their feelings in private.
According to one U.S. official familiar with the meetings, “For the past four years, public sentiment has been overpowered, often with the fervor of a college campus, rather than the work of advancing American interests.'' “There has been a lot of emphasis on this.” I spoke to the outlet.
“We hope this meeting is a final breather,” the official told the outlet, adding that the State Department “has a lot of work to do.”
The Free Beacon said the State Department did not respond to requests for comment on the matter.
This is not the first time the State Department has offered therapy to its employees. In May 2023, a government agency offered free counseling to employees upset by a new IT feature that mistakenly “misgendered” some employees.
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