Alan Hammer

professor of clinical psychology at the University of Maine.

practicing psychotherapist, he published almost thirty articles in the field of psychological health and psychotherapy, as well as two previous books in the area.

educational board of the Journal of Psychotherapy:

member of the American Academy of Psychotherapists (

American Psychological Association (APA)—

Dr. Hammer’s original writings, thoughts, and lectures to students;

psychological and spiritual development, interpersonal relationships, society, and the future of humanity.

helped Max Hammer write the original Psychology of Self-Growth manuscript on which much of the present book is based.

pre-doctoral psychology internship director at the University of Maine Counseling Center,

cooperating associate professor of psychology,