Graphoanalysis(R)-Graphology: An Extraordinary Tool For Human Understanding
Handwriting Analysis
Anthony V. DeSerpa, M. Ed., MGA
School Psychologist
Certified Master Graphoanalyst
Member of The International
Graphoanalysis Society(R)
Graphoanalysis is a direct route to
one's unconscious tendencies. In general
terms, it is
based on the same principle on which all
other personality tests are based (i.e.,
ink blots, pictures, drawings,
etc.). The
principle behind personality projective
tests is that anything we do, we do it
with our whole being, and so any
behavior says something about
ourselves. Graphoanalysis goes at the level of the subconscious mind.
"Handwriting" is in fact
"brainwriting", whether the writer holds
the pen
between his/her fingers, toes, teeth,
etc.
Graphoanalysis is a well researched
personality projective test. From a
handwriting sample, the Graphoanalyst(R)
identifies basic personality traits, as
well as how those traits are uniquely
combined to form one's whole
personality. Generally speaking, we look
at one's emotional responsiveness, depth
of feeling, cognitive style, goals and
sense of purpose, fears and
psychological defense mechanisms,
character traits, social traits, and
aptitudes.
When I look at my own handwriting, I
see healthy traits and traits that
are in
need of attention.
The advantage is that I can
very
quickly identify those personality
traits that I need to work on.
We can't predict behavior from the
study of one's personality dynamics.
Educated guesses can be made, however,
based on the identification of the
characteristics of one's unconscious
motivations.
Graphoanalysis is indeed a neat,
quick, objective, and accurate
approach to the study of personality
dynamics.
Know yourself.
Know your "significant
other" (spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend,
parent/child,
partner, teacher/student, patient,
client, employee, etc.) and how
compatible you are! So many troubled
relationships could be made functional
and gratifying with this knowledge!
Confidentiality.
Prices from $30 to $350 depending on the
depth and scope of the analysis
requested.
Write a letter to a friend in your
typical
handwriting, on unlined paper, date it
and sign it. I need written permission
to
do third party, as well as
children's assessments (under 18). Send
to:
315 Summer Street,
East Bridgewater, MA 02333. Phone: 508-580-4154.
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