In addition to teachers, social workers, and program facilitators, individual caregivers like parents, guardians, and occupational therapists also use Roots Up with children in their homes.
We built Roots Up on years of research, first-hand experience, and collaboration with experts — but children have been our most important contributors.
Listening to and learning from the children we serve is our greatest asset.
I’m definitely more relaxed which helps me be kinder… Peaceful thoughts, peaceful words… It helps me do that in real life.”
Taki
Sometimes I get really upset during the day and I use those flower breaths and they really help me calm down.”
Ryan
If something was going on at home and I was stressed out the videos helped me calm down and get ready for the day.”
Anna
See how it feels to take just 5 minutes for guided stress-relief.
FAQ
If you have a question that’s not listed here, please feel free to reach out to Julie.
Yes we do! You can sign up for a 7-day free trial to get access to seven curriculum videos — enough for one facilitator to try a full week.
Yes. Julie, Roots Up Founder, has 15 years of experience bringing trauma-informed self-regulation strategies to children who need them. We created the library with explicit consideration for what happens in the brain and body after a child has experienced trauma, and we do everything we can to minimize potential triggers.
Every video is led by Julie and follows the same basic structure, so viewers always know who and what to expect. We speak with inviting language that emphasizes choice, and only use calm, soothing, natural visuals and sounds.
We are constantly learning about how to craft and teach accessible, equitable, trauma-informed practices, so we upload new videos quarterly based on the latest research.
Yes, our research shows that when practiced regularly, Roots Up videos improve participant behavior, focus, attitude, and reduce their feelings of stress. Read our case studies to learn more.
Absolutely. Over time, caregivers see results by playing just one 5-minute video a day. And because the videos are so short, they’re often used as a transition between activities, or as a compliment to other social-emotional learning programs and platforms.
The curriculum is designed for ages 4-12, but people ages 3-85 have used and loved the videos. Feel free to watch a sample video to experience it for yourself.
Absolutely. All they have to do is press play, and Julie takes care of the rest. Roots Up facilitators usually participate alongside the children they serve, so they can take 5 minutes to self-soothe, too.
Absolutely. Please use them however you see fit. Our research has shown that watching the same video three times helps participants gain mastery over the targeted skill.