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
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.
How Being Trauma-Informed Can Help You Follow the Win-Build-Send Model of Evangelization
Those who have attended conferences with the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) or encountered their ministry in some way have heard of the win-build-send model of evangelization.
This three-step method of evangelization is the model used by FOCUS missionaries and is the model they pass along to their students. It is a way of walking people through encountering Jesus, transforming their lives to conform to His will, and going out to help others do the same.
The Three Fatima Visionaries: Suffering as an Offering to Jesus and Mary
The Marian apparitions in Fatima, Portugal, are some of the most well-known Marian apparitions. Mary appeared to the three Fatima visionaries once a month between May 13 and October 13, 1917.
Catholic Mindfulness and Healing: Insights from The Mindful Catholic by Dr. Gregory Bottaro
The Mindful Catholic by Dr. Gregory Bottaro is a book that explains Catholic mindfulness and provides eight sets of exercises for growing in mindfulness.
In this article, we’ll discuss what Catholic mindfulness is and how it can be helpful for both resilience and healing from trauma.