Strength Through Connection
Identify, connect, and build relationships with trusted people in your life while developing healthy coping skills using the MY FAVE FIVE mobile app.
ABOUT my fave five
MY FAVE FIVE’s Features
The MY FAVE FIVE mobile app empowers individuals to create a network of support and a healthy coping plan that is unique and fluid.
The mobile app provides mindfulness exercises and education on coping skills to help individuals develop skills necessary to face life’s challenges head-on!
GROW WITH A SUPPORT NETWORK
MY FAVE FIVE provides a quick and easy way for individuals to set up their network of support through a FREE mobile app available on the App Store and Google Play.
MENTAL WELLNESS RESOURCES
CONNECT TO YOUR FAVE FIVE
Your trusted support network consists of individuals who are already in your life. These individuals love and care for you. They may be a parent, sibling, friend, coach, or coworker. With the MY FAVE FIVE the mobile app, the selected FAVE FIVE are visible, easily accessible, and have agreed to be there for you when you call, email or text.
HOW TO USE MY FAVE FIVE
DEVELOP HEALTHY COPING SKILLS
MY FAVE FIVE was created to help individuals develop healthy coping skills. The MY FAVE FIVE makes it easy to reach out and talk about day-to-day events – good things and challenging situations.
The selected FAVE FIVE agree to listen, discuss concerns, celebrate successes and provide advice in a non-judgemental way to help an individual develop healthy coping skills to face life’s challenges head-on.
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FAQ’s
MY FAVE FIVE seeks to help people connect with individuals in their lives who are able to offer a safe harbour during challenging times as well as celebrate successes. The FAVE FIVE are there to help an individual develop healthy coping skills to learn to face life’s challenges head-on.
How do I setup an account?
MY FAVE FIVE is free! Download the app on the App Store or Google Play today! The MY FAVE FIVE mobile app requires: your name, your email, and your date of birth. When the star appears, press the “+” to start adding your FAVEs.
Choose the right people: Be selective about who you open up to. Check out MY FAVE FIVE’s Relationship Matrix for guidance. Look for trustworthy, supportive individuals who respect the feelings of others.
Select the “+” and type in the person’s name who you selected to be your FAVE. Using the phone’s existing tools, select how to deliver the invitation – email, text or other form of contact.
You need the person’s phone number or email address to send the invitation.
Next, wait for your FAVE to accept. When you are connected, enjoy a friction-less environment for texting and personal growth.
How do I suggest MY FAVE FIVE to someone I care about?
Demonstrating vulnerability enables the person you care about a first hand perspective on how support networks work. So, inviting the person you care about to be a part of your FAVE FIVE network of support is a great way to suggest the app. But you might also try some of the strategies below:
Personal Connection:
Start by sharing why you think they would benefit from the app. For example, “I know you’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed lately, and I came across this app called MY FAVE FIVE that could really help you connect with supportive people in your life.”
Explain What It Is:
Briefly describe the app’s purpose: “It’s a mental wellness tool that helps you identify and connect with trusted individuals who can support you during tough times.”
Highlight Key Features:
Mention specific features that might resonate with them:
- “You can create a personalized network of support, engage in mindfulness exercises, and learn coping mechanisms.”
- “The app allows you to reach out to your ‘FAVE FIVE‘ whenever you need someone to talk to, which can be really comforting.”
Share Your Experience:
If you’ve used the app or know someone who has, share that experience: “I read about how it has helped others build healthier relationships and cope better with stress.”
Encourage Exploration:
Invite them to check it out: “I think it would be great for you to explore it. You can download it from the App Store or Google Play. It might be just what you need right now!”
Offer Support:
Let them know you’re there for them: “If you want, I can help you set it up or we can go through it together. I’m here for you!
How do I ask someone to be a part of MY FAVE FIVE network?
The MY FAVE FIVE mobile app takes care of the invitation for you. If you feel nervous about inviting people without a conversation, consider the following:
Choose the Right Time and Place:
Find a comfortable and private setting where you can have an open conversation without distractions.
Explain the Concept:
Start by briefly explaining what MY FAVE FIVE is and its purpose. For example, “I have a mobile app called MY FAVE FIVE, where I connect with a small group of trusted friends or family who offer emotional and mental support in good times and bad.”
Share Your Reasons:
Explain why you want them to be part of your network. You might say, “I really value our relationship, and I think having you in MY FAVE FIVE would help us support each other better during tough times.”
Highlight the Benefits:
Discuss the advantages of being in the network, such as enhanced support, accountability, and the opportunity to share experiences. For instance, “Being in this network means we can lean on each other when things get tough and celebrate each other’s successes in a friction-less chat where privacy is agreed upon.”
Invite Them to Join:
Clearly ask them to be part of your FAVE FIVE. You could say, “Would you be interested in being one of MY FAVE FIVE? I think it could really strengthen our bond.”
- Be Open to Their Response:
- Allow them to ask questions or express any hesitations. Be understanding and open to their feelings about joining.
- Discuss Expectations:
- If they agree, follow-up by adding them to your FAVE FIVE.
Download free from the App Store or Google Play
MY FAVE FIVE seeks to help people connect with individuals in their lives who are able to offer support during challenging times as well as celebrate successes.
