Martin Brokenleg | |
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Nationality | American |
Other names | Martin Kelsey Brokenleg |
Ecclesiastical career | |
Religion | Christianity ( Anglican) |
Church | Episcopal Church (United States) |
Ordained | 1971 |
Academic background | |
Alma mater | |
Thesis | Sioux American Indian and White Children (1983) |
Academic work | |
Discipline | Native American studies |
Institutions | |
Notable ideas | Circle of Courage |
Website |
martinbrokenleg |
Martin Kelsey Brokenleg is a psychologist and author in the fields of trauma, resilience, and Native American studies. An enrolled member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, he was a professor of Native American studies at Augustana University in South Dakota for 30 years. [1] He also served as professor and director of the native ministries programme at the Vancouver School of Theology from 2004 to 2009.[ citation needed]
Brokenleg is known for the Circle of Courage, an influential model of positive youth development first presented by Brokenleg and Larry Brendtro in 1988. [2] The framework posits that there are four universal needs and values that are essential for young people's growth: belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity. [3][ verification needed] The model has been widely used in educational, treatment, and youth work settings [4] [5] [6] and received the Albert E. Trieschman award for contribution to the child and youth care literature.[ citation needed]
Martin Brokenleg | |
---|---|
Nationality | American |
Other names | Martin Kelsey Brokenleg |
Ecclesiastical career | |
Religion | Christianity ( Anglican) |
Church | Episcopal Church (United States) |
Ordained | 1971 |
Academic background | |
Alma mater | |
Thesis | Sioux American Indian and White Children (1983) |
Academic work | |
Discipline | Native American studies |
Institutions | |
Notable ideas | Circle of Courage |
Website |
martinbrokenleg |
Martin Kelsey Brokenleg is a psychologist and author in the fields of trauma, resilience, and Native American studies. An enrolled member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, he was a professor of Native American studies at Augustana University in South Dakota for 30 years. [1] He also served as professor and director of the native ministries programme at the Vancouver School of Theology from 2004 to 2009.[ citation needed]
Brokenleg is known for the Circle of Courage, an influential model of positive youth development first presented by Brokenleg and Larry Brendtro in 1988. [2] The framework posits that there are four universal needs and values that are essential for young people's growth: belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity. [3][ verification needed] The model has been widely used in educational, treatment, and youth work settings [4] [5] [6] and received the Albert E. Trieschman award for contribution to the child and youth care literature.[ citation needed]