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This is an example of the Relaxation-Meditation courses run by The Iris Trust.
They are lead by trained facilitators and generally run for a period of 6 weeks.
One 2 hour session per week. Each weekly session is divided into three parts.


Week 1 Part 1

Introduction of facilitator
and course content.

Week 1 Part 2
The second part of each session is a relaxation meditation. It is quite simple to recreate and participants receive a CD to help them do this for themselves.

Week 1 Part 3
Weekly topic and related exercises an example being;

Well-being and healing.
Week 2 Part 1

'Question time' where participants have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss any issues/experiences that have arisen during the past week.

Week 2 Part 2


Relaxation Meditation

Week 2 Part 3
Weekly topic and related exercises an example being;

Connection between thoughts and feeling
Week 3 Part 1

'Question time' and discussion.

Week 3 Part 2


Relaxation Meditation

Week 3 Part 3
Weekly topic and related exercises an example being;

Understanding emotions
Week 4 Part 1

'Question time' and discussion.

Week 4 Part 2


Relaxation Meditation

Week 4 Part 3
Weekly topic and related exercises an example being;

The importance of forgiving (oneself as well as others)
Week 5 Part 1

'Question time' and discussion.

Week 5 Part 2


Relaxation Meditation

Week 5 Part 3
Weekly topic and related exercises an example being;

Beliefs and Affirmations
Week 6 Part 1

'Question time' and discussion.

Week 6 Part 2


Relaxation Meditation

Week 6 Part 3
Weekly topic and related exercises an example being;

Creating a positive future
The above example course is a guide to what we do, we provide other services. Our courses can be tailored to meet the particular needs of the individual refuge and women wishing to participate. If you are interested and would like to know more about the courses we run please click here for our contact details. To read feedback on our courses click here.