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Renowned psychologist to lead workshop

Renowned psychologist Dr. Martin Brokenleg will conduct a community building workshop at Thompson River’s University this Friday, March 2.
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Dr. Martin Brokenleg will be conducting a workshop in the lakecity on Friday.

Renowned psychologist Dr. Martin Brokenleg will conduct a community building workshop titled The Circle of Courage at Thompson River’s University this Friday, March 2.

The free event takes place in the TRU gymnasium from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is open to anyone who would like to attend, says  TRU sociology professor Jay Goddard.

Dr. Brokenleg’s topics will include:

• Creating a Positive Youth Culture/Growing Your Own Kids.

• Mobilizing the Community.

• Community Talking Circle.

The workshop is recommended for all who work with and care for youth. Registration for the workshop is required and lunch will be provided to registered youth and students. To register e-mail eventswl@tru.ca or fax 250-392-4984 or go to www.tru.ca/williamslake/ for a registration form.

Dr. Brokenleg consults worldwide and serves as the Dean of the Circle of Courage Institute. He holds a doctorate in psychology and is a graduate of the Episcopal Divinity School.

He is an Emeritus Professor and was most recently director of Native Ministries and Professor of Native American Theology and Ministries at the Vancouver School of Theology in Vancouver, British Columbia.

For 30 years Dr. Brokenleg was Professor of Native American studies at Augustana College of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

He has also been a director of The Neighborhood Youth Corps, chaplain in a correctional setting, and has extensive experience as an alcohol counselor.

Dr. Brokenleg has consulted and led training programs throughout North America, New Zealand, and South Africa.

He is the father of three children and an enrolled member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe practicing the culture of his Lakota people.