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Phase 2
Forging Individual Transformation
Program Overview
This 16-week, all-gender group offers a deeper exploration of healing from childhood sexual abuse by focusing on specific topics raised in the Phase 1 program. Through trauma-focused mindfulness, meditation, and self-reflection, participants work on enhancing coping skills, understanding core beliefs, and setting SMART goals for healing. The program covers themes like rewriting one’s story, integrating grounding techniques, exploring sub-personalities, and practicing forgiveness.
Participants engage in discussions about healthy relationships, overcoming self-sabotaging behaviors, and managing emotions such as anger, shame, guilt, and fear. All activities take place within a safe and supportive environment that encourages growth and connection.
The goal of the Phase 2 program is to achieve the following outcomes on our Theory of Transformation:
- Develop Self-Compassion
- Build Coping Strategies
- Build Healthy Habits
This is a closed group process – orientation is required, and no new members are accepted after the second week. Orientation can be conducted over the phone, or in-person. For full details, see the “How to Apply” section below.
- Registrants must complete The Gatehouse Phase 1 program before enrolling.
- Registrants must be comfortable attending the group with members of all gender identities.
- Registrants are required to conduct a phase 2 intake intake meeting to register for this program.
- Introduction to Mindfulness
- Personal Story and Transformation
- Psychosynthesis
- PAUSE
- Mindfulness and Neuroplasticity
- Meditation and its Forms
- Forgiveness
- Transformation and the Ongoing Journey
- Reflections
Phase 2 involves a deeper engagement with participants' beliefs and perceptions, including the process of writing your story. As with any peer support and self-exploration process, these activities may evoke feelings of fear, sadness, and anxiousness within the group.
It is strongly recommended that participants maintain a support network outside of The Gatehouse, such as peers, therapy, or social work support.
Additional Resources:
- To search for additional mental health support resources in your community, check out the e-mental health website here.
How to Apply
Step 1: Download the Phase 2 intake form as a fillable PDF using the button below.
Step 2: Complete the intake form and email it to Karen MacKeigan, Program Coordinator.
Step 3: Attend a Phase 2 intake meeting which can be conducted online or in person.
The purpose of the intake meeting is to determine your readiness to commit to the full 16 weeks of the program, including a willingness to engage with the weekly homework exercises and your self-care plan/practices.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants who have previously completed Phase 2 may be wait-listed.
The materials fee must be paid before starting the group and is non-refundable.
Please note: it may take up to two weeks for an intake meeting to be scheduled.
Program Details
Where
The Phase 2 program is available both in-person at The Gatehouse and online via Zoom meetings. It is facilitated by two trained Gatehouse volunteers.
- Group Option: Phase 2 is offered as an all-gender identities group.
- Scheduling: Groups are offered at various times throughout the year.
- Contact: For more information, please contact Karen at karen@thegatehouse.org.
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Please note: Day groups may be available 2-3 times per year based on interest and facilitator availability. If interested in day groups only, kindly let Karen know in your initial email.
Program Fee
The program fee is $160 ($10 per session x 16 sessions). Sliding scale available.
- You will be invoiced via email.
- VISA, MasterCard, cheque, or e-transfer are acceptable payment methods.
- E-transfer payments should be sent to Karen MacKeigan at karen@thegatehouse.org.
- Payment is due before the program start date and is non-refundable.
- Cheques should be made payable to “The Gatehouse” and mailed to 3101 Lakeshore Blvd W., Toronto, ON, M8V3W8.
Questions? If you have any questions about the Phase 2 Program, please email Karen MacKeigan, Program Coordinator.