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The Getting of Resilience from the Inside Out
by Sally Baker
Published by Hammersmith Books, London
The Resilience book is being showcased inThe People's Book Prize 2024/2025 Collection, non-fiction category. There is a link for people to vote for the book and for readers to leave a comment:
https://peoplesbookprize.com/2024-books/the-getting-of-resilience-from-the-inside-out/
The book has also been selected by LoveReading - the platform for book lovers. You can see it here: https://www.lovereading.co.uk/book/27504/The-Getting-of-Resilience-from-the-Inside-Out-by-Sally-Baker.html
Their pitch is not for votes or comment, but for people to buy from their online bookstore, and 25% of the cover price will be given to a school of your choice to buy more books.
Childhood Trauma Triggered in Adulthood and the Power of Resilience
Senior therapist Sally Baker has won two Janey Loves 2024 Platinum Awards. She received a Platinum Award as a therapist in the Practitioner Section, determined by client votes and testimonials. Additionally, her book "The Getting of Resilience from the Inside Out", published by Hammersmith Books, won an award in the Books Category, as decided by a judging panel after reviewing numerous submitted books.
Childhood Trauma Triggered in Adulthood and the Power of Resilience
Sally Baker, a London-based Award-winning therapist with over 25 years of experience, shares her journey of resilience after childhood trauma. At the age of seven, she was sexually assaulted, taking her 30 years to process this experience. Sally, who initially worked with women facing sexual abuse and domestic violence, emphasizes the importance of overcoming negative self-judgments and societal barriers.
In her latest book, “The Getting of Resilience from the Inside Out: A Practical Guide to Learning Resilience at Any Age, No Matter Your Upbringing,” Sally delves into strategies for developing resilience from within. She highlights the need to re-assess unhealthy coping mechanisms to effectively navigate life’s challenges. Resilience, as Sally suggests, stems from empowering oneself and learning to be strong in the face of adversity.
Sally speaks to Dr. Waseem Akhtar about her new book "The Getting of Resilience from the Inside Out"
September 2024
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BBC Radio London: Eddie Nestor interviewed Sally Baker about her new book "The Getting of Resilience from the Inside Out".
May 2024
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Cyacyl In conversation with Joan Herrmann on her 'Change your attitude change your life' podcast drilling down into my new book, "The Getting of Resilience from the Inside Out" from Hammersmith Books.
July 2024
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LA Talk Radio Sally was a guest on LA Talk Radio’s Answers Network with host Allen Cordoza to talk about her new book The Getting of Resilience from the Inside Out.
March 2024
https://bit.ly/4aqupz8
The Perception Podcast with Caroline Partridge: I spoke about how to get resilience from the inside out based on my new book. You can listen to it here.
April 2024
https://apple.co/43X2zZp
Thrilled to be a guest on the 'Natural Health & Sobriety' Show with @janeyleegrace on @ukhealthradio - “How resilient are you?”. Janey chats to me about sobriety & how issues with alcohol show up with clients in my therapy practice along with my latest book ‘The Getting of Resilience from the Inside Out’.
April 2024
bit.ly/44dRTWk
Female First asked me to share 7 things I’d like my readers to know about me and for better or worse here they are. #resilience #therapy #newbook
May 2024
https://bit.ly/3QnVrPV
Stylist Magazine: Journalist Ellen Scott asked me to give my actionable steps to improve mental health in their ‘One Good Thing’ focus. This one’s particularly helpful to interrupt people pleasing behaviours.
May 2024
https://bit.ly/4dEw1b8
The Scotsman: Build your resilience with easy steps to develop grit and determination.
May 2024
https://bit.ly/4bDXybc
The Munster Express weekly newspaper, Republic of Ireland, featured my latest book, The Getting of Resilience, published by Hammersmith Books in Mary Crowley’s Bookshelf section.
Paper copy only, week 11 June 2024
Hello Magazine My secrets to what happiness means at 65 and how to build resilience to achieve it.
July 2024
https://bit.ly/4cFcoia
We rely on others for safety and nurturing to help us survive and thrive in our early years. How we are cared for - or not cared for - profoundly shapes us as we grow. Some childhoods provide the nurturing protection that helps ensure the growth of resilience, while other upbringings fail to deliver the supportive family structure where this vital capacity can take root.
Life's unavoidable hardships can overwhelm those who lack robust resilience. Without inner reserves of grit and determination, it becomes difficult to cope with losses, traumas, illnesses, pressures and unexpected changes that are inevitable over a lifetime. The shadow of past neglect continues to impact long into adulthood, making it hard to have faith in one's ability to handle whatever curveballs may come.
Yet the beauty of the human spirit lies in its potential to heal, learn and grow - at any age. Just because resilience failed to develop early does not mean the opportunity has passed. When given the proper support, our capacity to cultivate resilience remains within us for our whole lives. Wherever you are on your journey, it is never too late to uncover your unique inner resolve and strengthen it day by day. As signposted throughout this book, even small steps to change how you think and feel about yourself can gradually nurture the deep-rooted resilience that provides the fortitude we all need.
Wherever you are on your journey, it is never too late to uncover your unique inner resolve and strengthen it day by day. This book guides you to explore your past and improve. Actionable steps in the book encourage you to take even small steps to change how you think and feel about yourself, which can gradually nurture the deep-rooted resilience that provides the fortitude we all need.
Read my latest blog posts on this subject:
Resilience, Therapy Insights
Let’s explore why it can feel difficult to change your mind, and why it is actually healthy. It is healthy to change your mind. [read more...]
Resilience, Therapy Insights
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Celebrity, Professional Life, Resilience
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Resilience
Sally’s latest book “The Getting of Resilience from the Inside Out” has been short listed in the non-fiction category of The People’s Book Prize [read more...]
Resilience
When life gives you lemons, toxic positivity says to make lemonade and smile—or else This insidious cultural habit of minimising negative emotions can hinder [read more...]
Resilience
My work as a therapist frequently involves disclosure. It’s not mine, though; it’s my clients sharing how they feel about what has happened to [read more...]
Resilience, Sally Baker, Senior Therapist
Children Can Feel Isolated And Overwhelmed By Sextortion. The UK’s National Crime Agency recently issued an unprecedented warning to schools and parents about the [read more...]
Mind & Body Connection, Resilience
The surprising side effects from new weightloss drugs Shedding excess pounds represents the holy grail for countless people – the key to boosted self-esteem, [read more...]
Improve Health & Well-Being, Resilience, Sally Baker, Senior Therapist
I was a guest on Janey Lee Grace’s UK Health Radio Channel and podcast, posing the question and talking about “How Resilient Are You?” [read more...]
