Advanced Special Topics: Predatory Aggression

Have you ever found yourself getting pleasure from winning or gaining dominance, only to realize later that it came at someone else’s expense? Do you notice patterns of aggression or bullying that you can’t seem to break, whether in your family, your workplace, or your community?

Predatory aggression is a deeply ingrained pattern that arises from our brain’s seeking circuit, driving us to compete and assert dominance at the expense of others’ well-being. It’s the emotional or physical pleasure we might get from seeing someone else suffer or feeling superior, and it often stems from unresolved grief, emotional pain, or a fear of vulnerability. While this pattern can help release stress temporarily, it often leads to cycles of harm, particularly in family systems where frustration and aggression are passed down from one person to another.

In this course, we’ll take a close look at predatory aggression and its roots, exploring how it shows up in our behavior and in the dynamics of our closest relationships. We’ll dive into how it often plays out in families—where a dominant figure’s stress trickles down through the system, creating patterns of harm and disconnect. But the good news is that these patterns are not fixed, and by bringing resonance into the system, we can begin to transform them.

Through gentle and effective Resonant Healing work, we’ll explore how to identify and release the unconscious contracts that keep us locked in cycles of aggression and harm. We’ll learn how to shift from judgment and blame to compassion, and how to create space for vulnerability and connection. As we let go of these old, rigid roles and patterns, we open up the possibility for deeper, more fluid, and more authentic relationships.

As we notice and identify predatory aggression in ourselves and others, we stop believing that it is telling any kind of truth, and we begin to change things. By bringing awareness and resonance to these patterns, we can create more space for empathy, intimacy, and emotional relief. Let’s explore together how to heal and transform these cycles, moving toward more secure, compassionate connections with others—and with ourselves.

Where?

The course will meet via zoom. We welcome participants from all time zones who wish to learn asynchronously for some or all of the sessions. Recordings and visuals will be made available to those who are registered for the live program (typically available within 72 hours of the live session).

When?

This 8-week course runs from June 2 – July 7, 2025, with classes meeting once a week on Mondays from 1:30 PM – 2:55 PM Pacific Time (To convert to your time zone, please click here)

What You’ll Learn Each Week:

Week 1:  June 2, 2025 – Recognizing and Taming PREDATORY AGGRESSION in Others and Ourselves
Week 2:  June 9, 2025 – PREDATORY AGGRESSION and Anger Differentiation and Resonance
Week 3:  June 16, 2025 – Healing the Trauma of PREDATORY AGGRESSION
Week 4:  June 23, 2025 – Releasing the Predator/Prey Contracts
Week 5:  June 30, 2025 – How Healthy Disgust Can Be Our Support
Week 6:  July 7, 2025 – Live Questions and Practice

Who Is This Course For:

Our Advanced Special Topics courses are a unique opportunity for students who have already studied resonance with Sarah Peyton. Foundations courses 101 and 102, or a solid working familiarity with time travel and unconscious contracts gained through other coursework are needed. These advanced classes provide an opportunity to dive deeper into specific, complex topics without revisiting introductory concepts. By offering these courses exclusively to those with prior experience learning with Sarah Peyton, we ensure that all participants in the class share a common understanding of the core principles, allowing us to focus directly on the advanced material. If you’re ready to build on the knowledge you’ve already gained in prior classes and take your Resonance Healing practice to the next level, this series is for you!

This Course Includes Resonant Assistant Support:

Get assistant support during classes – experience resonant support from experienced practitioners when you need it during class times. Often, this work can have unexpected depth and touch on deeply held subconscious awareness and pain. Getting support when we need it most helps participants to integrate, regulate, and have a felt experience of the transformative power of resonance.

Cost:

Early bird price: $289
Regular price: $369

Some partial scholarships may be available for this course. Please write to [email protected] after May 19, 2025, to inquire.

Please Note:

• Your tuition payment is non-refundable (but it is transferable).
• This course will be recorded for those who want to learn asynchronously for some or all sessions.
• This work is not therapy and is not a substitute for therapy. If you have a sense that you would be destabilized by yourself or others speaking about difficult events, then this course may not be for you. While we hope that the processes and information that we share can be of use in your journey, we do not have the resources to support extreme psychological difficulties.