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The first reflection that comes to awareness when one thinks of Everett Shostrom is his professional versatility. He acquired an international reputation as an author, film producer, teacher, researcher, psychotherapist, and organizational leader. After growing up in the midwest, he spent time in the Army as a lieutenant during World War II. He was wounded in the critical Battle of the Bulge, an experience that he alleged steered him toward a life of direct service to people.
Everett was born December 13, 1921 in Rockford, Illinois. He died after a long illness in Santa Ana, California on December 8, 1992. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, three children, and three grandchildren. He received his PhD from Stanford University in 1950. Among his subsequent honors and achievements were the PSI Award of the California State Psychological Association for distinguished professional service and an earned Diplomate in Clinical...