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How to support someone after a crisis: A trauma-informed model

by Bill Howatt July 30, 2025

written by Bill Howatt July 30, 2025

Trauma doesn't always roar; it can arrive quietly, shattering a person's sense of safety, clarity, and control. Sometimes, it's an explosion; other times, it's a slow unraveling. Whether someone narrowly avoids a car crash, witnesses workplace violence, receives devastating personal news, or breaks ...

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Dr. Bill Howatt, founder and CEO of Howatt HR, refers to himself as a behavioural scientist with a keen curiosity for how employees and employers can work together to reduce mental harm and promote mental health in the workplace.

How to support someone after a crisis: A trauma-informed model

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