The NewbyCore Blog

Hi there! Welcome to the NewbyCore blog. A place where you will find interesting and inspiring articles on all things mental health, as well as general musings from the NewbyCore team. If you have anything you'd like us to cover, or fancy being a guest blogger drop us a note!

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Scott Newby

Jan 16, 20232 min read

Blue Monday - Friend or Foe?

Each year, a Monday around the middle of January is now known as Blue Monday. I always read with interest the posts and chatter in...

Scott Newby

Jan 9, 20233 min read

New home, new knee, new year, new blog

When life gets busy (when is it not!?) one of the things I enjoy that I don't find the time to do, is writing and creating. I love doing...

Scott Newby

Nov 1, 20213 min read

The theory of Free Will

A look at the influence of William James and the theory of Free Will “My first act of free will shall be to believe in free will” is a...

Scott Newby

Oct 25, 20213 min read

A Man Ahead of His Time

Carl Rogers and his client-centred approach to therapy. Since the formulation of the theory of Psychoanalysis in the late 19th century by...

Are the ‘Hawthorne Studies’ still relevant today?

Scott Newby

Oct 18, 20213 min read

Are the ‘Hawthorne Studies’ still relevant today?

In the second of a series of academic posts, Scott Newby looks as whether the Hawthorne studies of the 1920s and 30s are still relevant toda

Is the ‘whole’ different from the sum of its parts?

Scott Newby

Oct 11, 20213 min read

Is the ‘whole’ different from the sum of its parts?

A common phrase we hear is ‘the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.’ Scott Newby explores.

Scott Newby

Sep 21, 20213 min read

It is okay to ask for help

As I am sure is the case with many people, I have had a mixture of good and bad managers during my working career. One of the good ones,...

Taking Our Own Advice! (Monday Motivation)

Scott Newby

Sep 13, 20214 min read

Taking Our Own Advice! (Monday Motivation)

A few weeks ago I was working on site with an organisation, delivering some bespoke mental health training sessions for a few colleagues....

Scott Newby

Sep 6, 20213 min read

A Fresh Start

Today marks day one of our 5th year in business. Firstly, I am proud of that, especially considering the challenges ourselves and so many...

Pam Newby

Mar 22, 20212 min read

What is Mental Health First Aid?

Mental Health First Aid, or First Aid for Mental Health training was developed from a very simple idea - to provide the mental health...

Scott Newby

Dec 20, 20183 min read

It Really Is Good To Talk

It has been a couple of months now since I opened up to the world about my personal story, and in particular the challenges I have faced...

Scott Newby

Oct 16, 20187 min read

Mental Health - My Story

A few months ago, I couldn’t leave the house. Work was busy which was great, so with it being the summer holidays, my wife went off with...

Scott Newby

Nov 2, 20175 min read

Pause...before you judge.

In Scott Newby's second blog post on newbycore.co.uk he speaks about the importance of talking, listening and not judging.

Scott Newby

Oct 23, 20174 min read

The importance of being 'present'

For years I have wanted to write a blog, but have always found excuses not to; too busy, would anyone be interested? What would I say?...

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