International Health Management

uncan Westwood has an interdisciplinary doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, Cross-Cultural Expatriate Studies and Spiritual Direction/Formation.  As Clinical Director of Expatriate Care and Development at IHM, Duncan partners with physicians and nurses to compliment their medical interventions through mental and spiritual health screening,  treatment, remote health guidance and debriefings at the three critical stages of the expatriate life cycle – pre-departure, overseas and re-entry/repatriation.

For over three decades, Duncan has been involved in expatriate care while residing in the U.K., S.E. Asia, the U.S.A. and now Canada.  Having crossed multiple cultures with his wife and kids, Duncan is acutely aware of the diverse challenges facing expatriates.

Duncan partners with physicians and nurses to compliment their medical interventions through mental and spiritual health screening.

As one of North America's leaders in expatriate care and development, Duncan keeps abreast of research across all the expatriate sectors - academic, corporate, diplomatic, military, mission and NGO -  through his leadership contributions and participation in two annual conferences:  Families in Global Transition (FIGT) and a gathering of mental health professionals involved in expatriate care (MHM).  As a sought after speaker, Duncan accepts invitations to present plenary sessions, conduct workshops and facilitate retreats on expatriate care and development at different locations throughout North America and globally.

Duncan is married to Olwyn and has two adult TCK sons.  He loves to read, write, walk his Old English sheepdog, Nia and hike through countryside and mountainous terrain.

an Hartford, MA, recently joined IHM as a marriage and family counsellor.  As part of IHM’s team of professionals serving those who live and work overseas, Mrs. Hartford conducts psychological screening for expatriate candidates and debriefing of returning expatriates, and with a genuinely empathetic approach, addresses the varied counselling needs of those working overseas.

Mrs. Hartford worked in Uganda for two years and served as the Canadian Director of Personnel for AIM (Canada) for six years.

Mrs. Hartford worked in Uganda for two years and served as the Canadian Director of Personnel for AIM (Canada) for six years.  These experiences prepared her to understand the complexities of life faced by expatriates and the pressure points which impact expatriate resiliency and overall well-being while living and working cross-culturally.  Mrs. Hartford has been involved with more than 30 international organizations over the past 20 years.

Mrs. Hartford is a clinical member with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and the Ontario Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. In addition, Mrs. Hartford has completed her basic training in E.M.D.R. 

Mrs. Hartford is married and enjoys camping and traveling.