Life-Saving Learning
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GOOD TROUBLE defines life-saving learning experiences as those that meet the four universal youth development needs prioritized by the Reclaiming Youth at Risk Framework.
Circle of Courage values in a Native American medicine wheel. Credit: Lakota Sioux artist George Blue Bird
PROVEN FRAMEWORK
The Reclaiming Youth at Risk Framework is used globally to re-engage youth who have faced adversity. Synthesizing Indigenous wisdom (i.e., Circle of Courage), youth development expertise, and resilience and neuroscience research, it calls for prioritizing four universally recognized youth development needs.
The Spirit of Belonging: The universal longing for human bonds is nurtured by relationships of trust so that youth can say, “I am loved.”
The Spirit of Mastery: Youth inborn thirst for learning is nurtured; learning to cope with the world, youth can say, “I can succeed.”
The Spirit of Independence: Youth free will is nurtured by increased responsibility so that youth can say, “I have power to make decisions.”
The Spirit of Generosity: Youth character is nurtured by concern for others so that youth can say, “I have a purpose for my life.”
"In this materialistic, fast-paced culture, many children have broken circles, and the fault line usually starts with damaged relationships. Having no bonds to significant adults, they chase counterfeit belongings. Guarded, lonely, and distrustful, they live in despair or strike out in rage. Families, schools, and youth organizations are being challenged to form new tribes for all of our children so there will be no psychological orphans."
DR. MARTIN BROKENLEG
Architect of the Circle of Courage model
DR. MARTIN BROKENLEG
Architect of the Circle of Courage model
Reclaiming Youth at Risk: Futures of Promise
by Larry K. Brendtro, Martin Brokenleg & Steve Van BockernThis completely updated third edition of Reclaiming Youth at Risk expands the impact of the Circle of Courage resilience model which has been embraced world-wide. Native American professor Joseph Gone of Harvard University describes this work as “a brilliant and modern fusion of Indigenous knowledge and scientific psychology.”
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