Forward Focus Psychological Associates, PLLC

02/22/2025

Great advice regarding helping kids deal with the pressures of social media!

Social media can be fun, exciting, even helpful. But at times, it can also fuel self-doubt. Here are a few ways parents can support their teenagers to have a healthier relationship with social media.

Take social media seriously
Don't underestimate its impact on teens. Online interactions-likes, breakups, and negative comments-feel very real to them. Listen carefully and avoid dismissing their experiences.

Encourage critical thinking
Ask your child what might be cropped or edited out of "perfect" posts. Discuss deeper questions: Are friends really as they appear online? Are you? How do likes and social media affect your mood?

Model a healthy response to failure
Show kids that failure is okay. Be open about your own setbacks and treat them as learning experiences, not something to hide.

Praise (and show) effort
Recognize your child's hard work, regardless of the outcome. Share your own efforts, even when they don't succeed it sets a powerful example.

Take a "social holiday"
If social media is overwhelming your child, suggest a break and take one yourself. You might find it just as challenging!

Trust people, not pictures
Don't rely on social media to gauge your child's well-being. If they seem unhappy, check in. Let them know it's safe to talk: "I'm here, and I love you. Let's work through this together."

February is Boost Self-Esteem Month. Save this post to read through more of our resources for helping kids develop healthy self-esteem and confidence:
https://childmind.org/topics/confidence-and-self-esteem/?utm_source=Source&utm_medium=Directmessage&utm_campaign=Manychat

01/06/2025

Due to the severe winter storm and hazardous road conditions, Forward Focus Psychological Associates will be closed for in person appointments on Monday 1/6/25 to ensure the safety of our staff and clients. If you are currently scheduled for a therapy and/or feedback session to review evaluation results, it may be possible to switch this to a video based virtual telehealth appointment. However, if you would prefer to meet in person, we can look into options for rescheduling your appointment to another date/time at the office. If your child is scheduled for testing at the office, this cannot typically be completed via telehealth and we will need to reschedule for another date/time.

You can reach office staff by phone at 859-869-4463 or by email at forwardfocus@swohio.twcbc.com. A secure message can also be sent your provider through the client portal on Simple Practice. We will reassess weather and road conditions to determine how best to proceed with appointments on Tuesday 1/7/2025. If you are interested in changing or cancelling an appointment, please contact the office.

Thank you for your understanding! Stay Safe and Warm!

FFPA Office Staff and Clinicians (Dr. Teresa Izquierdo, Dr. Dewey Sanders, Dr. Cary Wallis, and Dr. Sara Ebner)

01/02/2023

Happy New Year from FFPA!

Look forward to a wonderful year ahead in our new office location at 7413 US Highway 42, Suite 3, Florence, KY 41042.

09/30/2021

Psychologists providing assessment, consultation, and individual, couples, and family therapy services in Florence, KY.

09/28/2021

We are so proud to share the wonderful accomplishments of our staff and in particular, the amazing books, “60 Minute Guide to Fabulous Health: Optimal Wellness!” and the “60 Minute Guide to Fabulous Aging” written by our very own Dr. Admiral Dewey Sanders. These awesome resources are available for purchase at the office and also on Amazon! 

Psychologists providing assessment, consultation, and individual, couples, and family therapy services in Florence, KY.

09/28/2021

We are so proud to share the wonderful accomplishments of our staff and in particular, the amazing books, “60 Minute Guide to Fabulous Health: Optimal Wellness!” and the “60 Minute Guide to Fabulous Aging” written by our very own Dr. Admiral Dewey Sanders. These awesome resources are available for purchase at the office and also on Amazon! 

05/19/2020

03/16/2020

03/13/2020

Dear Valued Client of FFPA,

We know that there’s widespread concern in our community about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), and we want you to know that your health is our top priority at Forward Focus Psychological Associates. At this time, Forward Focus remains open for scheduled appointments and we are taking extra precautions to ensure that we are following safety guidelines set out by the CDC to ensure the well-being of our clients. We ask that you also follow recommendations for maintaining the health and safety of yourself and others.

With the increasing uncertainty and growing number of infected individuals around the world, we encourage you to take responsibility for yourself and your family. Though the risk remains low, it’s important to take a proactive approach to minimize exposure. If you’ve recently traveled out of the country or you or someone close to you has recently traveled to or from Iran, South Korea, China, Europe, or the UK, it may be best that you consider postponing your appointment and/or we can arrange for you to speak to your therapist by phone and/or if needed, telehealth sessions can be arranged. Similarly, If you’re exhibiting symptoms of respiratory illness, we urge you to stay home, take care of yourself, and seek medical help when appropriate.

If it becomes necessary for the office to close and/or it is best for us to work towards offering options for maintaining sessions remotely, we will provide you with information on how to set up such services as needed.

Please refer to the CDC’s dedicated 2019-ncov website for additional information, and maintain awareness by checking the official communications from the Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization. If you have any questions, please let us know.

Thank you for your patience and understanding,

Dr. Izquierdo, Dr. Sanders, Dr. Wallis and the Staff of FFPA