The ROOTS Method™
Your plan follows our 5-step framework
R
Reset
Calm the body first
O
Observe
Notice the trigger
O
Origin
Find the root
T
Transform
Reframe + plan
S
Soothe
Heal self & relationships
Each section below is tagged with the ROOTS step it belongs to, so you always know where you are in the journey.
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What's Your Trauma Response?
Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn? Discover how your nervous system responds to stress, and learn healthier coping strategies.
20
Questions
3 min
Average Time
4
Response Types
Free
With Strategies
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The Bear
Fight Response
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The Deer
Flight Response
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The Duck
Freeze Response
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The Puppy
Fawn Response
You'll discover:
- Your dominant trauma response pattern
- How your nervous system reacts under stress
- Childhood roots of your response pattern
- Your hidden strengths and growth areas
- Personalised strategies for healthier responses
Based on polyvagal theory and trauma response research. This is an educational tool, not a clinical diagnosis. Clinically supervised by the RootCalm Clinical Team · HPCSA PS 0064793.