Jerry is a graduate of Stanford Medical School and is internationally recognized in the fields of psychiatry, health, business, and education. In 1975, Jerry established the first Center for Attitudinal Healing in Marin County, California, so that people of all ages, faiths and cultures who are facing illness, catastrophic events, loss and life challenges could have free support services. Since then, a global network of independent Centers have continued to emerge in dozens of countries on five continents. In 1982 Jerry founded the international project Children as Teachers of Peace, a program that offered children an opportunity to express their feelings, ideas, fears and hopes for a better world. In 1987 Jerry co-founded the AIDS Hotline for Kids. He is also the best-selling author of numerous books including the classics Love is Letting Go Of Fear, Teach Only Love, and Goodbye To Guilt.