Corporal Punishment and Political Conservatism: Is There a Link?
June 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PDT
Cost: $20About the Event
Have you ever wondered what kinds of childhoods people who believed in authoritarianism had? Have you struggled to find common language and common ground with folks who deeply value loyalty and purity?
The results of corporal punishment in the brains of children are the brain patterns that show up in adult conservatives, especially those who find comfort in authoritarianism. The worse the abuse that a child suffers, the more likely they are to believe in authoritarianism as an adult. Join Sarah Peyton for a 90-minute exploration of the research into the brain patterns of political affiliation, and links between the impacts of corporal punishment, and other forms of abuse, on adult thinking.
Please note:
- This is an online zoom webinar that runs for 90-minutes with an optional 30 min Q&A.
- Purchase includes invitation to the live webinar and post-webinar access to access the recording + slides. The slides include research citations where relevant.
- This webinar is the June meeting of Sarah’s 2025 Neuroscience and Resonance monthly series
- We are delighted to offer 1.5 continuing education (CE) hours for psychologists and social workers for this course ($40 additional fee). Details here
- 100% Live attendance is required to receive CEs.
Cost and How to Register
The results of corporal punishment in the brains of children are the brain patterns that show up in adult conservatives, especially those who find comfort in authoritarianism. The worse the abuse that a child suffers, the more likely they are to believe in authoritarianism as an adult.
Join Sarah Peyton for a 90-minute exploration of the research into the brain patterns of political affiliation, and links between the impacts of corporal punishment, and other forms of abuse, on adult thinking.
$20.00
If you have questions or need support, please email [email protected]
About Sarah
Sarah Peyton, Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication and neuroscience educator, integrates brain science and the use of resonant language to heal personal and collective trauma with exquisite gentleness.
Sarah is a sought-after expert who brings neuroscience expertise together with depth work, self-compassion, and the transformative potential of language. She works with audiences internationally to create a compassionate understanding of the effects of relational trauma on the brain, and teaches people how words change and heal us.
Sarah teaches and lectures internationally and is the author of four books on relational neuroscience and self-compassion: Your Resonant Self: Guided Meditations and Exercises to Engage Your Brain’s Capacity for Healing, the companion Your Resonant Self Workbook: From Self-sabotage to Self-care, and Affirmations for Turbulent Times: Resonant Words to Soothe Body and Mind, and The Antiracist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism Handbook, co-authored alongside Roxy Manning, PhD.
