Homework #4 — Violence
Reflection on beliefs about violence, emotional aftermath, consequences and positive alternatives.
Workshop #4 · Session 04
Choices, Violence & Consequences
Examine beliefs about violence and practice resourceful, nonviolent problem solving.
Length
Approximately 2 hours
Setting
Facilitated group room
Meeting
Workshop #4
Assignment
Homework #4
Participant preview
What you’ll explore
Examine beliefs about violence and practice resourceful, nonviolent problem solving.
- CONSEQUENCES
- The result of an action or condition.
Participant reflection, group learning and the related materials below support this meeting’s theme.
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Handouts & assignment
Homework #4
Give complete, descriptive answers. Use the back or add a page.
- 1)
What is my belief about violence and how did I come to that belief?
- 2)
How do I feel after using aggression and/or violence to get what I want?
- 3)
What consequences have I experienced because of aggression and/or violence?
- 4)
What positive actions can I take to solve problems without aggression and/or violence?
Optional supplemental reading
Go deeper
These resources support the topic but are not required homework.
Violence & Consequences
The Impact of Violence
An M2M infographic tracing how one violent act creates ripple effects for the person harmed, the person causing harm, both families and the wider community — connecting personal choices to lasting consequences and collective healing.
violenceconsequencescommunity harmfamily impact
Content note: Contains references to violence, trauma, incarceration and community harm.
Relationships & Family Patterns
Dirty Fighting and Controlling Behaviors
A two-part M2M infographic for recognizing conflict tactics that replace problem-solving with winning, separating ordinary conflict from emotional abuse and control, and choosing safer, accountable responses.
conflictcommunicationemotional abusecontrolaccountabilitysafety
Content note: Contains references to intimidation, coercive control, sexual violence, stalking and domestic abuse.
Relationships & Family Patterns
Misogyny
An M2M infographic for recognizing, challenging and replacing contempt, prejudice and discrimination toward women and girls — connecting control, objectification and double standards with respect, equality and accountable action.
misogynyrespectequalityaccountability
Content note: Contains references to harassment, coercion, abuse and violence.
Accountability
Denial Management
An M2M infographic defining the denial pattern — avoiding what causes pain, guilt or shame — and the antidotes that interrupt it so a man can make a conscious decision.
denialaccountabilityhonestyshame
For education only — not a diagnostic tool. Consult a licensed professional if help is needed.
Thinking & Decisions
Critical Thinking Flowchart
An M2M infographic mapping a practical path from information to responsible action — checking relevance, fact-checking the source and weighing consequences before deciding.
decision-makingconsequencesbeliefsvalues
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