Free National Help line
0808 2000 247
24-hour National Domestic Violence Help line (run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge)
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The Iris Trust is committed to helping women who suffer from the effects of domestic violence by providing meditation/relaxation courses.
The courses are based on mindfulness meditation techniques.
What is mindfulness?
“Being present in the moment with acceptance is more than just a practice – it is a key research-proven strategy that promotes health in the body, in the mind and in our relationships with one another. Now is the time ... to step into a new way of being that can reduce anxiety, stress, and fear, and enhance joy, gratitude and well-being in everyday life”. Daniel J. Siegel, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and author of “Mindsight”
Statistics on domestic violence in the UK show:
• One in four women is at some point in their lifetime affected by domestic violence
• On average two women get killed every week by a current or former partner
• Around 10 women a week commit suicide because of domestic abuse
WE NEED YOUR HELP find out more.
The Iris Trust is committed to helping women to overcome the suffering they have endured as a result of domestic violence and abuse.
Thank you.
(see also donations.)
We would like to thank the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, The Truemark Trust, The London Catalyst, Thames Community Foundation and Waitrose for their support of our charitable work.