IRIS is an acronym for Incredible Resilience and Inner Strength

"Incredible Resilience is the ability to bounce-back from an abusive relationship to a healthy connection with God, self, and others. Inner Strength is the will to be whole."

~ C. Joi Phillips, MA

Founder & Director of The IRIS Initiative

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IRIS in the Media

• Latest Interview: Mayi Dixon of Innovative Counseling Solutions (Georgia) interviewed Joi for her show on toxic parents.
  
• Atlanta, GA. Read an article Joi wrote for FLAIMAHMY Magazine: 7 Ways to Stand Up Against Domestic Violence
  
• Atlanta, GA. Tune in to an interview on Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention with T.E. Best: Visit the Blog Talk Radio website
  

• Atlanta, GA. Read an article Joi wrote for FLAIMAHMY Magazine: Ever Wondered... Am I Being Stalked?

• Atlanta, GA. Check out Joi's personal interview in FLAIMAHMY Magazine!
  
• San Diego, CA. View the movie trailer for Redeeming Silent Souls, a documentary C. Joi Phillips was interviewed for on behalf of foster children.