Circle Of Courage: Universal Needs Of All Children

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1 Circle of courage
The Circle of Courage identifies four universal needs of all children: belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity. When these needs are met, children grow and thrive. But when these growth needs are frustrated, multiple problems follow. Circle of Courage model is for creating environments in which all children can thrive. It also defines problems of youth in terms of strengths and developmental needs. These principles are grounded in resilience science and positive psychology. The Circle of Courage provides a unifying theme to various strength-based interventions (Brendtro, Brokenleg, & Bockern, 2005:1).
2.1.2 Resilience theory
Resilience theory is a framework for understanding how adolescents adapt well, even with

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