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Mutual Abuse in Relationships: Signs, Controversy, and Solutions
In this video, we look into the controversy and truth about mutual abuse in relationships. The video explores the dynamics of mutual abuse, where both partners engage in harmful behaviors, including emotional abuse and physical abuse. By recognizing the signs of mutual abuse and understanding the impact of domestic violence, viewers can better address and change abusive behavior.
The video provides valuable insights on dealing with mutual abuse and offers practical relationship advice for ending harmful behaviors and fostering healthier interactions. Emphasizing the importance of conflict resolution and personal responsibility, the video aims to help individuals navigate abusive relationships and make informed decisions about their future.
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Overcoming Neediness: the Difference Between Wanting and Needing a Relationship
zhlédnutí 79Před 14 dny
The difference between wanting and needing a relationship is significant, and it has big implications on how we show up in those relationships. In this video, viewers will explore the significant difference between wanting a relationship and needing a relationship. The video delves into how needy behavior in relationships can lead to dependency and unhealthy dynamics, while emotional self-suffi...
Sexism and Domestic Violence: Are Misogyny and Misandry Responsible for Abuse?
zhlédnutí 100Před měsícem
Sexism, or discriminating against a person based on their gender, can take two forms: misogyny and misandry. Misogyny-a man’s hatred of women, or misandry-a woman’s hatred of men, is rarely the cause of domestic violence. When it is present, however, it can lead to treating people of the opposite gender poorly, even abusively. The video delves into the discrimination against women and men, high...
How Fear Drives Domestic Violence: Understanding and Overcoming Fear-Based Abuse
zhlédnutí 100Před měsícem
Fear is an inevitable part of being human. But fear does not have to rule our lives or drive bad behavior. In this video, viewers will explore how fear can drive abusive behavior and become a root cause of domestic violence. The video delves into understanding fear in relationships and offers practical strategies for managing fear to reduce domestic violence. By focusing on emotional regulation...
From Always Right to Open-Minded: Shedding Self-Righteousness for Better Relationships
zhlédnutí 86Před 2 měsíci
Self-righteousness is when we act like we’re better than others by being critical of their weaknesses, mistakes, and vulnerabilities. The problem with self-righteousness is hurts us by alienating others around us, creating unnecessary adversaries, and stunting our personal growth. In this video, viewers will explore the signs of self-righteousness and strategies for overcoming self-righteous be...
How to Handle Criticism: Overcoming Defensiveness and Embracing Feedback
zhlédnutí 190Před 2 měsíci
When we respond to criticism with defensiveness, we may damage our relationship with the person giving us feedback. In this video, viewers will explore effective strategies for handling criticism and accepting feedback constructively. The video delves into managing criticism without becoming defensive, emphasizing the importance of building self-esteem and emotional resilience. By developing em...
Eight Reasons Your Partner May Not Recognize Change and How to Address Them
zhlédnutí 157Před 3 měsíci
If you’ve been working to change violent or abusive behavior, but your partner doesn't recognize your progress, it doesn’t mean you’re not doing good work. It simply means that they don’t, or can’t, see it. In this video, viewers will explore strategies for overcoming a partner's distrust and addressing their concerns when trying to change abusive behavior. The video delves into the challenges ...
Active Listening: How to Reduce Conflict and Help Your Partner Feel Heard
zhlédnutí 125Před 3 měsíci
In this video, viewers will discover the power of effective communication through active listening. This listening technique involves paraphrasing and reflecting back what the other person said, which can significantly improve relationships and reduce conflicts. By developing strong listening skills and practicing reflective listening, individuals can enhance their communication skills and bett...
Reconciliation After Domestic Violence: Steps to Safely Rebuild Trust and Heal Root Causes
zhlédnutí 1,3KPřed 4 měsíci
Reconciliation after domestic violence is difficult but possible. Core issues causing the behavior need to be addressed, trust rebuilt, and safety re-established first. In this video, viewers will explore the complex process of reconciliation after domestic violence. The article delves into strategies for rebuilding trust and ensuring safety in relationships affected by abuse. It provides valua...
How to Use Self-Defense Strategies Without Crossing the Line
zhlédnutí 130Před 4 měsíci
When attacked, we're allowed to defend ourselves. However, it's easy to cross the line into retaliation if our force is excessive or delayed. How do we stop retaliating, using excessive force, or defending ourselves when we don't need to? In this video from the Ananias Foundation, Michael Clark explores the critical differences between self-defense and retaliation, emphasizing the importance of...
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Healing from Trauma & Developing Resilience
zhlédnutí 125Před 5 měsíci
Adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, are traumatic events that occur in childhood, but whose effects linger into adulthood. While the trauma of ACEs can affect a person’s physical and mental health, as well as their social and emotional well-being, there are factors which build resilience and mitigate their impact. In this video, viewers will explore the profound impact of adverse childhood ...
Overcoming Defensiveness: Strategies for Handling Criticism and Negative Feedback
zhlédnutí 510Před 5 měsíci
Getting defensive hurts our relationships and personal growth. Not taking criticism personally, adopting a growth mindset, assuming good intentions, and applying good listening techniques can help us receive valuable feedback. This video explores the complexities of defensiveness and how it affects our relationships and personal growth. It delves into understanding defensive behavior and offers...
Managing Missed Expectations: Strategies for Dealing with Disappointment without Controlling Others
zhlédnutí 155Před 6 měsíci
In this video, viewers will explore effective strategies for dealing with disappointment and managing expectations to avoid conflict and controlling behavior. The video delves into the importance of emotional regulation and healthy communication in relationships, offering practical advice on setting realistic expectations and overcoming frustration. By understanding the impact of missed expecta...
Gaslighting in Relationships: Signs, Effects, and How to Stop Psychological Manipulation
zhlédnutí 263Před 6 měsíci
Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation where one person denies the truth, and instead makes the other person question their thoughts, feelings, memories, actions, instincts, and even their sanity. Often, gaslighting is used as a form of control to avoid uncomfortable feelings. The way to stop gaslighting someone is to recognize when you’re doing it, realize conflicts, disapproval, ...
Building Emotional Intelligence Through Self-Awareness and Self-Soothing
zhlédnutí 98Před 7 měsíci
By being aware of our emotional state, then acting to self-soothe when it gets off track, we can prevent our negative emotions from affecting how we interact with others. In this video, viewers will explore the importance of emotional self-awareness and managing emotions effectively. The video delves into techniques for improving self-awareness and monitoring one's emotional state to enhance em...
Conflict Resolution through Assertive Communication: Building Better Relationships
zhlédnutí 327Před 7 měsíci
Conflict Resolution through Assertive Communication: Building Better Relationships
Coping with Holiday Loneliness After Domestic Violence: Strategies for Emotional Resilience
zhlédnutí 74Před 8 měsíci
Coping with Holiday Loneliness After Domestic Violence: Strategies for Emotional Resilience
Understanding Controlling Behavior: Non-Violent Responses to a Partner Leaving
zhlédnutí 231Před 8 měsíci
Understanding Controlling Behavior: Non-Violent Responses to a Partner Leaving
The 5-4-3-2-1 Technique: An Anxiety and Stress Management Strategy
zhlédnutí 108Před 9 měsíci
The 5-4-3-2-1 Technique: An Anxiety and Stress Management Strategy
Economic Abuse or Financial Abuse: Why Controlling Money is Bad for Your Relationship
zhlédnutí 56Před 9 měsíci
Economic Abuse or Financial Abuse: Why Controlling Money is Bad for Your Relationship
Selfishness or Narcissistic Abuse: Signs and Solutions for Healthier Relationships
zhlédnutí 221Před 10 měsíci
Selfishness or Narcissistic Abuse: Signs and Solutions for Healthier Relationships
Intimidating Behavior: What It Is, How It Hurts, Why We Do It, and How to Stop
zhlédnutí 294Před 10 měsíci
Intimidating Behavior: What It Is, How It Hurts, Why We Do It, and How to Stop
From Toxic Arguments to Constructive Disputes: Ending Dirty Fighting
zhlédnutí 298Před 10 měsíci
From Toxic Arguments to Constructive Disputes: Ending Dirty Fighting
Developing Empathy and Patience: The Importance of Gentleness in Relationships
zhlédnutí 107Před 11 měsíci
Developing Empathy and Patience: The Importance of Gentleness in Relationships
The Power of Accepting Mistakes: How to Turn Errors into Growth
zhlédnutí 117Před 11 měsíci
The Power of Accepting Mistakes: How to Turn Errors into Growth
Mastering Your Thought Train: Techniques for Controlling Negative Thoughts
zhlédnutí 95Před 11 měsíci
Mastering Your Thought Train: Techniques for Controlling Negative Thoughts
Is Stonewalling Abuse? Seeing the Damage of the Silent Treatment and Learning How to Stop
zhlédnutí 7KPřed rokem
Is Stonewalling Abuse? Seeing the Damage of the Silent Treatment and Learning How to Stop
The Stories We Tell Ourselves: How to Control Reactions by Changing Perspectives
zhlédnutí 119Před rokem
The Stories We Tell Ourselves: How to Control Reactions by Changing Perspectives
Letting Go of Resentment to Stop Domestic Abuse and Relationship Well-Being
zhlédnutí 218Před rokem
Letting Go of Resentment to Stop Domestic Abuse and Relationship Well-Being
Overcoming Perfectionism: Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Improving Relationships
zhlédnutí 88Před rokem
Overcoming Perfectionism: Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Improving Relationships

Komentáře

  • @jenniferkmulcahy
    @jenniferkmulcahy Před 17 dny

    Thank you!!

  • @ElizaSteady-fu2jv
    @ElizaSteady-fu2jv Před 24 dny

    Bless you 😢❤😢

  • @jansuberth6322
    @jansuberth6322 Před měsícem

    Thank you very much for allowing me to join the journey to become a better version of myslef. For me. For my family. For my friends. For my work colleagues.

  • @jenniferkmulcahy
    @jenniferkmulcahy Před 2 měsíci

    Your videos are great. Thank you

  • @jenniferkmulcahy
    @jenniferkmulcahy Před 2 měsíci

  • @StephenJoseph777
    @StephenJoseph777 Před 2 měsíci

    All of your videos give me hope to continue to learn and change to be a safe partner I want to be. Thank you

  • @StephenJoseph777
    @StephenJoseph777 Před 2 měsíci

    Halfway through the book and it’s been very relieving to read that I’m not alone in my struggles. It took many many years and for me to hit rock bottom by my wife leaving recently for me to realize I don’t just have an anger problem, I am abusive. Thank you!

    • @ananiasfoundation
      @ananiasfoundation Před 2 měsíci

      Discovering we are not alone in our journey, and there is a better life available for us, is so powerful. Wishing you the best on that journey.

  • @Jnelly777
    @Jnelly777 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for this video ❤

  • @RWF6390
    @RWF6390 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing your story Michael.

  • @jenniferkmulcahy
    @jenniferkmulcahy Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you!!!

  • @user-ms5tk4gm2d
    @user-ms5tk4gm2d Před 4 měsíci

    This whole series has been a big help to me. Im halfway through but I come back to earlier videos like this one. You deserve a lot more views. I found the series by googling if reconciliation is possible after domestic violence. I am (or like to say WAS!) an abuser who messed up big time and I hit rock bottom - the pain really woke me up. But there is so much negativity about us and bout the fact that we can change, too many instiutions even goverment ones will say that we cant change but its not true. Your Foundation and videos offer hope and are of great help so thank you very much for this!

  • @jamestunedflat8942
    @jamestunedflat8942 Před 4 měsíci

    The concept of an equal partner is asinine. One person always takes control over the decision making process, and that should be based on who will be taking responsibility for those decisions. If it doesn't effect you, or you don't want the responsibility associated with said decision, you should not be the one making it. You also should not be keeping score because you have no clue what doing the other person's job will do to you. Respect is what everyone wants and deserves.

    • @ananiasfoundation
      @ananiasfoundation Před 2 měsíci

      Agree that if it doesn't affect you, you should not make the decision. For example, I decided to wear a blue shirt today--no need to get input from my partner on that decision. Plus, that would be crossing (violating) natural boundaries if my partner expected to have a say. However, there are many decisions that affect BOTH partners, which is where each partner having an equal say becomes critical in maintaining a healthy relationship where both feel they have agency. For example, where to live if they live together, how to raise their children (assuming they both care), or how their joint financial resources are spent.

  • @TheDjlethal88
    @TheDjlethal88 Před 5 měsíci

    Michael it feels like your talking directly to me.

  • @MissMegan83
    @MissMegan83 Před 5 měsíci

    I like the pauses, you gave adequate time to process. That’s seriously important to me. I’m going to play this for him, he’s already apologized but he pushed me to apologize for MY actions which pissed me off bc I wasn’t even ready for his apology. Or I actually was ready for it a long time ago But I’ll play this after I apologize for hurting his feelings which is why he got physical. I need him to understand why I got defensive when he demanded my apology.

  • @LadiesOfThePleiades
    @LadiesOfThePleiades Před 6 měsíci

    Is it stonewalling when you do so to protect yourself from name-calling, hyper-monitoring, triangulation, and physical intimidation and violence? Stone-walling is my reaction to abuse which isn’t withholding my love. It’s showing them that I have boundaries and will not be treated that way. I know how to love and if it doesn’t feel like love, I dip.

    • @ananiasfoundation
      @ananiasfoundation Před 6 měsíci

      Remaining silent and walking away from mistreatment is not stonewalling - it's responding appropriately to a boundary violation. Hopefully you are communicating what your boundary is, what your response will be if it is violated, and you set conditions to be met for you to re-engage in the relationship if you want it to continue.

    • @melissahartley6616
      @melissahartley6616 Před měsícem

      This is a great question as I was thinking the same thing . I suppose this is why they do what they do so the person on the receiving end thinks they have done something wrong . ❤️‍🩹

  • @muma6559
    @muma6559 Před 6 měsíci

    envy is never good. Thanks for the video

  • @thejdlesq
    @thejdlesq Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks so much for making this behavior clear and understandable

  • @frederickwee
    @frederickwee Před 6 měsíci

    I like the detail where you are literally infront of a Stone wall. 😊

  • @kareenodum1734
    @kareenodum1734 Před 7 měsíci

    ❤❤❤

  • @PH-pq3vq
    @PH-pq3vq Před 7 měsíci

    This channel is amazing

  • @jadegreen1554
    @jadegreen1554 Před 7 měsíci

    Feedback: the moving videos are a little difficult to focus on and follow. These topics are already difficult to hear, and a more stable, constant environment could come across as more soothing which would help listeners engage deeply vs tune out because of being too difficult to follow and too much to process vs just engaging in what is being said.

    • @ananiasfoundation
      @ananiasfoundation Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks for the feedback. In our more recent recordings, we've changed how and where we record the videos so hopefully the sound is better and the background is less distracting.

  • @WildRiverCamping
    @WildRiverCamping Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you for being here. There are so few people helping the abusers. In your book you hit the nail on the head describing how an abuser feels like they are in defense of an attack, and not a hateful person abusing out of spite. It is an extremely helpful book. Im going through all the recomended reading now. If there is any way i can contribute to your cause, please let me know. Like i said, there are too few out there helping us change our paradigms, and help us objectively analyse incidents and learn to recognize patterns and early warning signs. You put in words what i only felt inside. That improved my understanding and helped me better communicate with my wife.

  • @kdlofty
    @kdlofty Před 7 měsíci

    Never apologise if you don't truly mean it, as that's just manipulation.

  • @leelin7528
    @leelin7528 Před 2 lety

    Excellent summary of section 1 class , concise , clear instructions, very well organized teaching material . This video also will serve as great section review for the participants. Thank you very , very much , Mr. Clark !

  • @michelletabor3690
    @michelletabor3690 Před 2 lety

    Can you do a series for the person abused to be helpful to the abuser? Things that keep us safe but help the person that needs support. Thanks

  • @graciouslivingkenya7822

    Am.enlightened Thanks

  • @graciouslivingkenya7822

    How I wish many can notice this channel.

  • @graciouslivingkenya7822

    Great lessons God expand you

  • @isaacwalter385
    @isaacwalter385 Před 2 lety

    I am really blessed by just listening to this and applying it make sense . I can see change in my marriage too. God bless you brother and everything you do.

    • @ananiasfoundation
      @ananiasfoundation Před 2 lety

      Thank you. So glad to hear about the positive changes in your marriage.

  • @graciouslivingkenya7822

    You are the best . Putting it so well. Thanks bring more of this