[header] How to maintain your calm in difficult times [title] Stay calm in the moment. [step] Finding out that a crisis or traumatic event has occurred can be devastating. However, you can avoid having a meltdown if you step away and take a moment for yourself. 
If presented with bad news that is overwhelming, you can say " excuse me for a moment, " and step away to a restroom or private space to get your thoughts together, cry, or collect yourself. [substeps] Try to remind yourself that whatever you are feeling, it is okay for you to feel that way.