Martin Brokenleg
American psychologist
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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]
Martin Brokenleg | |
|---|---|
| Other name | 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 |
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]
