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Trauma Response Test (4F) — Free Online Tool

Fight / Flight / Freeze / Fawn — Pete Walker 4F framework

Free 4F trauma response self-assessment. Pete Walker framework (2013) + 2024 polyvagal updates. Educational, not diagnostic. Free.

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1 = rarely · 5 = very often

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Trauma Response Test (4F) — Pete Walker Framework

Sources: Pete Walker "Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving" (2013), Porges polyvagal theory (2011, 2024 update), Janina Fisher trauma-fragmentation model. Educational, not diagnostic.

How to use this tool

  1. 1

    Read each statement

    Rate 1 (rarely) to 5 (very often).

  2. 2

    Be honest

    These are common patterns — not character flaws.

  3. 3

    See your dominant 4F

    Fight / Flight / Freeze / Fawn + scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 4F framework?
Pete Walker (2013) extended the classic Fight/Flight/Freeze trauma response with a fourth: Fawn — appeasing/people-pleasing as protection. The 4Fs are autonomic survival strategies that helped you as a child but often run on autopilot in adulthood. Updated 2024 with polyvagal theory (Porges) — Freeze is now understood as dorsal-vagal shutdown, Fawn as a hybrid of Flight + connection-seeking.
Is one response "worse" than others?
No — each evolved as protection. Fight (anger/control) and Fawn (appeasing) get socially judged most. Flight (busy/avoid) gets praised in workaholic cultures. Freeze (dissociate/numb) gets pathologized. They're all just nervous systems doing their best with what they learned. The label is a starting point, not a verdict.
What do I do with my dominant response?
Three evidence-based moves: (1) NAME it when you feel it ("this is my fawn activation"). (2) Practice ONE micro-interrupt: Fight → 5-min walk before reply, Flight → sit with feeling 60s, Freeze → name 5 things in room (5-4-3-2-1 grounding), Fawn → notice "no" before "yes". (3) Somatic therapy / EMDR / IFS for deeper work. (Walker 2013, Porges 2024).
Is this clinical diagnosis?
No. This is educational self-assessment. The 4F framework is a heuristic, not a DSM diagnosis. If you're experiencing significant distress, flashbacks, or functional impairment, work with a trauma-informed therapist (EMDR, somatic experiencing, IFS, sensorimotor). Resources: ISSTD, EMDR International Association.

Key Takeaways

  • Trauma Response Test (4F) is a free, browser-based calculator tool — fight / flight / freeze / fawn — pete walker 4f framework.
  • No signup, no downloads, no file uploads — your data stays on your device.
  • Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile. Install as a PWA for offline access.

How to Use Trauma Response Test (4F)

  1. Open the tool: Launch Trauma Response Test (4F) on Toololis — no account or download needed.
  2. Enter your data: Paste text, enter values, or select a file directly in your browser.
  3. Get instant results: Everything is processed locally — results appear immediately.
  4. Copy or download: Save your output or share it. Bookmark for quick access next time.

Trauma Response Test (4F) — Quick Facts

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