Welcome to Tria Corda Ministry!
The mission of Tria Corda Ministry is to help Catholics extend and receive Christ’s healing love, especially in the areas of trauma and woundedness.
Under the patronage of the Holy Family, we aim to create a Church where all in ministry are trauma-informed, and those who have experienced trauma are supported on their healing journey.
Our Three Pillars
Trauma-Informed Catholics
We help those who work or volunteer in the Church’s ministries become trauma-informed in their work, promoting healing and safety for trauma survivors.
Restored and Resilient
We help Catholics discover resources for healing from trauma and grow in resilience, an essential ability for the healing journey.
Stories of Hope
We share stories of saints who faced trauma and found healing in Christ, helping people find intercessors and offering important lessons for their healing journey.
About the Founder
Abby Albrinck is the founder of Tria Corda Ministry. Abby became passionate about trauma-informed ministry and helping people find healing while in graduate school for clinical psychology.
During her years studying trauma and its impacts, she kept thinking, “The Church needs this knowledge”.
Tria Corda Ministry is the fruit of her conviction that the Church must be at the forefront of helping people find healing after trauma and preventing trauma.
Our Patrons
Tria Corda Ministry is named in honor of and is under the patronage of the Three Hearts of the Holy Family. The members of the Holy Family all faced many traumatic experiences in their lives, and are wonderful examples of resilience and faith in the midst of trauma.
We also ask for the intercession of the following saints for the work of Tria Corda Ministry:
- St. Therese of Lisieux
- Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin
- Servant of God Leonie Martin
- Pope St. John Paul II
- St. Peter
Recent Posts
The Links Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Impulsivity
This article will discuss the links between exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and impulsivity. Impulsivity is the tendency to act on urges or desires without thinking through the long-term consequences of those actions. It is struggling with a lack of...
Resilient by Rick Hanson: 12 Skills That Can Help You Heal, Thrive, and Bounce Back
Resilient: How to Build an Unshakeable Core of Calm, Strength and Happiness by Dr. Rick Hanson is an excellent book that teaches readers what resilience is, how our brains are wired, and covers in detail how to grow in 12 different skills that boost our resilience.
This article will summarize key points from the book and how they align with the model of resilience we use at Tria Corda Ministry.
Blessed Anna Maria Taigi: An Everyday Mystic
Blessed Anna Maria Taigi was born in Siena, Italy, in 1769. Her family was poor and religious, and they had her baptized the next day.
How to Integrate Catholic Teaching on Redemptive Suffering Into Trauma Recovery: A Guide for Individuals and Those in Ministry
Catholic teaching on redemptive suffering can sometimes get a bad reputation. Often, people will throw around the phrase “offer it up” without explaining what it means. Hearing the phrase “offer it up” or something similar without truly understanding it or at the...
St. Elizabeth of Hungary: Facing Outward in the Face of Trauma
St. Elizabeth of Hungary was born in 1207 to a noble family.
In 1213, her mother was murdered due to conflicts between German and Hungarian nobles. In her grief, Elizabeth was drawn even deeper into prayer and came to understand the importance of staying focused on eternal life.
How to Build a Trauma-Informed Women’s Ministry: A Guide to Creating Healing Community
Creating a trauma-informed women's ministry, whether it be a small group, a moms' ministry, a Bible study, or a retreat, is necessary for two reasons: Women are more likely to face some of the most impactful types of trauma, such as sexual violence and childhood...
St. Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception: A Life Conformed to the Cross
From the beginning of her life, St. Alphonsa Muttathupadathu (or St. Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception carried many heavy crosses, so much so that later in life, she would reflect, “I feel the Lord has destined me to be an oblation, a sacrifice of suffering..I consider a day in which I have not suffered as a day lost to me”.
The Resilience Factor: Transform Your Thoughts, Transform Your Life
Andrew Shatte and Karen Reivich, authors of The Resilience Factor, argue that how we think about ourselves, others, and the world around us significantly contributes to our resilience. This ability helps us heal from trauma, bounce back from daily struggles, and thrive.
Trauma-Informed Youth Ministry: Creating Safe, Healing Spaces for Kids
Trauma-informed youth ministry is necessary because the prevalence of trauma across the lifespan is high. Our trauma-informed practices should be in all of our ministries, from ministries for young children to ministries for seniors.
How to Become Resilient: Insights From the Resilience Shield
How do you build resilience, an important ability that helps people to heal from trauma, handle adversity well, and thrive? The Resilience Shield, published in 2021 by Dr. Dan Pronk, Ben Pronk, and Tim Curtis, helps answer this question.