Jack Annon
Noted Forensic Psychologist and Div 42 Fellow

As printed in the American Psychologist, Jack Annon passed away in 2005 in his home state of Hawaii. He was the recipient of the Karl Heiser Award and a well-regarded advocate for excellence in Forensic Psychology.

Hans Strupp
Psychotherapy Research Pioneer

(Obituary by Kenneth Pope)
Hans Strupp died in October ’06 at a hospice where he had lived for several weeks.
Hans was a remarkably creative, generous, and kind man. For the last 5 or 6 decades he helped shape our understanding of psychotherapy and our appreciation that characteristics of the therapist can be as influential as (sometimes more influential than) theoretical orientation and the “therapeutic techniques” being used. His pioneering, rigorous research often surprised us with the unexpected, unacknowledged ways that psychotherapy works and brings about change. He was one of the earliest voices emphasizing the client’s right to informed consent -- calling it an issue of “truth in marketing” and underscoring that “the client has a right to know what he is buying.”

Hans was warm, open, funny, supportive, and always helpful (recently helping Melba Vasquez and me with a project we’ve been working on). His research, writings, and leadership helped transform psychology into a respected scientific discipline and major profession. He was one of the giants of the field, someone whose influence -- both personal and professional -- will continue.

His family is requesting that those who would like to give something in remembrance of him make a contribution to one of the following organizations:

Alive Hospice
1718 Patterson Street
Nashville, TN 37203
phone 800-327-1085

Council of Aging
95 White Bridge Road
Nashville, TN 37205
phone 615-353-4235

The Jewish Temple
5015 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
phone 615-352-7620

Harry Sands

At nearly 90 years old, Harry Sands passed on Jan 4th 2007. He is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, 2 sons and a wonderful extended family. He fought a valiant struggle against illnesses which eventually overcame him and, likened to his demeanor, maintained a cheerful and optimistic outlook until the very end. His attitude echoed his amazing determination which he possessed his entire life, considering he hurdled with grace over extreme physical boundaries since birth - boundaries that most people would consider barriers. He had a unusually gifted ability to bring people together. He will be missed greatly.

The combination of the various positions he held was a model for all: an outstanding researcher, the director of the American Epilepsy Association, and training as a psychoanalyst at the Postgraduate Center at which he became CEO and then a Board Trustee encompassing over 40 years. He served tirelessly for NYSPA, once as president and for many years as a consultant to the executive committee, and gave his every effort to the APA, especially to the American Psychological Foundation and the Practice Organization. The legacy of his passion and commitment to people through psychology continues on today, with the dedication of the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health’s Community Residence I in June 2006, “The Harry Sands Residence.”
In lieu of flowers the family has suggested contributions may be made to the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health, NYC, or the American Psychological Foundation, Washington, DC.