About
Tricia Hendry is based in Wellington, New Zealand.
She is well known for the wide range of writing, publications, columns, web content, presentations, workshops, and media work she has offered for over 25 years. Her specialty is information that builds resilience, good mental health, and wellbeing - especially in the face of life's toughest situations.
Tricia knows that no one size approach fits all. She knows that good information is empowering and at times even life transforming. She ensures a sound, research based approach for all the information she writes and presents. She offers a variety of support options, tools, and ideas, rather than a defined prescription to be followed.
When Tricia was widowed by suicide, she looked for ways to move forward and to support her three young children to do the same. A natural information seeker, she read widely about trauma and grief, sourced strategies and insights from those who'd 'been there', and explored the latest research. Since that time she's gained many years of experience supporting and empowering others through trauma, loss, grief, and stress of all kinds, including in the workplace.
Tricia currently works independently as a writer and educator for a wide range of client organisations that have included government ministries, NGOs, and businesses.She is also a qualified professional supervisor, providing focused support for those working on the front line in helping professions of many kinds. Previously, she was Deputy Chief Executive at Skylight until 2014, a specialist trauma and grief support organisation in New Zealand. Her early background was in high school teaching, youth work, and community support work.
Tricia is a registered member of Ara Taiohi, NZ’s peak body for youth workers and youth development. She has committed to their Code of Ethics and best practice requirements. https://arataiohi.org.nz/
Examples of just some of the clients she has provided services for over recent years:
Hospice New Zealand, Mary Potter Hospice, Carers NZ, Continence NZ, Victim Support NZ, Mental Health Foundation, Pegasus PHO Canterbury, Ministry of Social Development, Ministry of Education, Starship Hospital, Leukaemia and Blood Cancer Foundation, Oranga Tamariki, The Dental Council, The Pharmacy Council, Cancer Society, Palmerston North City Council, Wellbeing Workshop, Wellington Women’s Refuge, The Salvation Army NZ, Skylight, The Grief Centre, FDANZ (Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand), The Thumbs Up Trust, Wellington Anglican Diocese, Auckland Anglican Diocese, Christchurch Anglican Diocese, Hawkes Bay Associate and Deputy Principal Association, St. Andrews College and Christchurch Boys High School (Chch), St.John’s College Hastings, Lifewalk, Sisters of Mercy NZ, and NZ Heart Children.
"Living with significant change, loss, trauma, and grief is one of the most confronting experiences humans can face. Once you've 'been there' yourself, you realise why giving support to others on the road can make a significant difference to their wellbeing - and to our whole community's mental health and wellbeing."
Publications and Writing Portfolio