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Robert Gerard Obituary
Brentwood, CA. Robert passed at age 95, from natural causes. He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
Born and raised in France, he received a MBA from Harvard in 1941. He served in WWII for the French forces and later served on Eisenhower's psychological warfare staff. He was a writer, director and received his Ph.D. in Psychology at UCLA in 1958. An early pioneer in transpersonal psychology, he developed a psychotherapy practice called "Integral Psychology," integrating mind, body, spirit, and emotion.
Robert is survived by his children and grandchildren, John & Anna, James and Robert; Michele & Tim, Andrea and Michael; Paul & Jenny, Daniel; Mark & Melissa, Jessica and Lauren; and wife Janice Roosevelt Gerard PhD.
Memorial will be at the Philosophical Research Society (3910 Los Feliz Blvd, L.A., CA) open to all friends and colleagues, at 10am, Sunday May 5.
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June 1, 2013
Dear Jan and Family,
I studied Integral Psychology with Robert way back when -- 1976 I believe. He told me to become a psychologist and to do my doctoral dissertation on "The Crises and Conflicts of Spiritual Awakening." I did it! He was truly a "seed man" for countless individuals. Thank you, Robert, and God-speed.
Bryan Wittine
Mill Valley, CA
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Jamie Feldstein
May 15, 2013
Janice: I love you dearly and as you know I have the utmost respect for you and Robert. I'll never forget the day I met Robert. He graciously opened the door (dressed in comfy pajamas) wearing a bright smile and welcomed me in. We spoke about shared interests/passions ~ art, meditation and of course psychology. Robert will always hold a special place in my heart. I feel his presence now more than ever. Love and eternal light, Jamie
linda kauffman
April 27, 2013
Dear Jan and family,It has been such a privilege to know Robert and to work with him in individually & in sessions with my sister, Kay & with our mother, who thanked him for "healing our family." The healing he has given so many is beyond measure. I'm comforted by the certainty that "The Man" has welcomed him with infinite delight.
With love & gratitude, Linda
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