Martin Brokenleg

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]}

The Reverend 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	South Dakota State University Episcopal Divinity School University of South Dakota
Thesis	Sioux American Indian and White Children (1983)
Academic work
Discipline	Native American studies
Institutions	Augustana College Vancouver School of Theology
Notable ideas	Circle of Courage
Website	martinbrokenleg.com

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]}