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
Secondary Traumatic Stress: Symptoms and Prevention for Those in Ministry
Those on the front lines of the Catholic Church (priests, religious, and people working or volunteering in ministry) get to be with people at the best and worst moments of their lives. In one day, we may attend a wedding or a Baptism and celebrate the beauty of those...
St. Margaret of Cortona: Lessons in Reshaping False Images of God
St. Margaret of Cortona was born into a peasant farming family in Italy. When she was seven years old, her mother died.
Habits for Resilience: How to Read the Bible and Form Your Mind With the Truth
When I first began taking my Catholic faith seriously, one of the first things I realized I needed to do was learn how to read the Bible, because doing so would help to form my mind as a disciple of Christ. As a Catholic school student, I had limited knowledge of the...
How to be a Safe Person for Those in Your Ministry: Lessons from Carl Rogers
Psychological research has proven two things time and time again: We heal in relationships, and relationships protect us from the negative impacts of trauma. In your ministry, you have the opportunity to provide these healing relationships. This article will discuss...
St. Jane Frances de Chantal: Discovering a New Mission Following Intense Grief
St. Jane Frances de Chantal was born into a rich and powerful family in France.
When she was 18 months old, her mother died, which left a deep mark on her.
What Bouncing Back by Linda Graham Teaches Us About Resilience
Bouncing Back by Linda Graham, a marriage and family therapist and expert in neuroscience, is an excellent book for learning about the science behind resilience. This page may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no...
St. Mary of Edessa: Breaking the Cycle of Sin and Shame Through a Father’s Love
St. Mary of Edessa was born into a noble family in the fourth century. She was an orphan by the age of 7.
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.