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Avoidance of Intimacy after Trauma and Strategies to Cope  Written by: Matej Capov – Placement Student – Bachelor of Criminal Justice  Traumatic events can create some of the most complex and difficult cases of intimacy avoidance. Early childhood experience with parents or caregivers shape the primary understanding of how relationships work and if these are hijacked by abusers it can cause childhood sexual abuse (CSA) survivors to become reclusive in their relationships as a coping mechanism for...

For Partners of CSA Survivors – Healing Together  Written By: Sienna Wallwork (she/her/hers), BSc. Family & Community Social Services & Social Service Worker Diploma If you are dating someone who has experienced CSA, educating yourself about sexual violence and the aftermath is essential. Survivors often unintentionally carry their trauma, along with the accompanying feelings of shame, guilt, blame and self-loathing into their intimate relationships. This can create unique challenges in relationships and be hard on their partners,...

Join us at our upcoming Annual General Meeting  Thursday, June 1, 2023 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm EST ONLINE via Zoom   We are pleased to announce that the 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The Gatehouse will be held on: Date: Thursday, June 1, 2023 Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Location: ONLINE via Zoom Registration is required. Please register in advance for this meeting by clicking this...

Press Release The Gatehouse Child Abuse Investigation & Support Site commonly referred to as “The Gatehouse” Celebrates 25 Years of Service For Immediate Release Toronto –The Gatehouse is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2023! The vision of The Gatehouse and restoration of this space started with Founder Arthur Raymond Lockhart, listening to a survivor share their story. He inspired many people with his idea to reach out to survivors of childhood sexual abuse within this...