Publications and Writing Portfolio
Below are listed just some of the Publications and Resources Tricia has written or contributed to, and in some cases co-authored.
Tricia has also regularly contributed articles, columns and web content for a range for organisations, including NGOs and Professional Associations, such as FDANZ, Kidshealth NZ, Victim Support, and Carers New Zealand.
A Hospice Guide for Carers for Hospice New Zealand, 2024
Mary Potter Hospice Debriefing Guidelines and Training programme, 2023-24
The support information content for the updated Victim Support website, including the crime and trauma related Information Sheets.
The content of the BACK UP suicide postvention kit for primary, intermediate and secondary schools affected by a suicide death for Pegasus Health, Canterbury, 2019..
Te Pakiaka Tangata Strengthening Student Wellbeing for Success - Guidelines for the provision of pastoral care, guidance and counselling in secondary schools. Published by NZ Ministry of Education, 2017. Writer, Editor, project manager.
Death and Dying in New Zealand. Contributor of the understanding how we learn about death chapter. Published by Freerange Press, 2016.
Palliative Care Bereavement Support Guidelines, editor and contributor. Published by Midcentral Health, 2015.
Last Words - Approaches to Death in New Zealand's Cultures and Faiths - contributor of the understanding grief chapter. Margot Schwass (ed), Bridget Williams Books.
A wide range of print and web support resources for Family Whanau Carers, for Carers New Zealand.
The Colours of Grief Bereavement Support Series, for NZ Funeral Link:
The First Days and Weeks of Grief (1)
As the Months Go By (2)
As the First Anniversary Approaches...and Beyond (3), co-authored
After a Suicide - for adults - for Skylight, for NZ Government - Ministry of Health
Having Suicidal Thoughts? - for 18+ - for Skylight, for NZ Government - Ministry of Youth Development
A Memory Book - for bereaved children - co authored, Mallinson Rendell NZ Publisher
For Skylight, sold nationally and internationally
Something Has Happened - a workbook for 3-6 year olds to process loss, trauma and grief
When Tough Stuff Happens - a workbook for 7-12 year olds to process loss, trauma and grief
The Journey Through - for teens about grief and ways to manage it
When Trauma and Grief Come to Work - in 2012 was awarded a special commendation award at the 2011 New Zealand Workplace Health and Safety Awards for the role of this handbook in Post Canterbury Earthquake support. Co-authored
When You're Grieving - for adults grieving any kind of difficult loss
Understanding the Losses - for parents/carers wanting to support grieving children and teens. Also now an E book.
Death Without Warning - information and support after an unexpected death
Beyond Words - handbook for bereaved parents, co-authored
What's Happened to Baby? - a picture for young children. Also now an E book - co-authored.
After the Suicide of Someone You Know - for teens,, co-authored
The Getting Stronger Game, with a range of topic card sets - for 8-14 year olds dealing with very difficult and sensitive life issues in their world, including addiction, mental illness, domestic violence, illness, injury, anger, bullying, family break up, bereavement and disaster.
Ruby's Dad - project managed the publication of this children's book for children impacted by a family member who drinks heavily, for Health Promotion Authority - Print and E Book versions
Children's Support Booklet Series - 10 topics - for children 8-12 years facing tough life situations (CA) including: worry (also now an e book), strong anger (also now an e book), when parents fight, when parents break up, new blended families, illness, injury, addiction, mental illness, bereavement and keeping safe.
Youth Support Leaflet Series - 11 topics: for teens facing tough life situations, including: managing anger, when parents break up, heartbreak, fitting in, moving homes, life tips, building resilience, supporting a friend, stressed out, when someone loved is in prison, bullying
Grief is Like a Wave - leaflet for teens
Along the Track - Skylight’s domestic violence programme for children, meeting Ministry of Justice requirements,, co-authored
The Anger Toolbox - for parents and carers, co-authored
Managing Trauma, Loss and Grief in the Workplace - for workplace leaders (CA) and the associated workplace workshop training programme and manual.
What Can I Do? - for family and friends concerned about someone's well-being
What Can I Do? Ngai Tahu version - published for use by Ngai Tahu, Canterbury
The Resilience Advantage poster - for the workplace
The Stressed Out Poster Set - for all ages
What's a Protection Order? - for children
Who Me? - for children who have been bullying
When the Bully is Your Child - for parents and carers
Information leaflet Series - 12 topics:- for adults and for teens, on a wide range of tough life issues, including: suicide, death of someone close, pet loss, sexual abuse, trauma and ways to support others
Time for a Break - for front-line employees and professionals in 'people centred roles' - Also an E book.
The Memory Matters Card set - for all ages
What Happens Next? - for parents and carers of a young person with mental illness, co-authored
Rain, Hail or Shine - exploring change, loss and grief in the carer's world
The Journey Stones - for all ages, 6 years upwards, managed production and wrote activity notes
Activity Cards for Bereaved Siblings at Starship Hospital (no longer in print)
Unless noted, these publications have been published by Skylight www.skylight.org.nz