Analysts / Therapists
While many handwriting analysts say that handwriting analysis is a science, I believe it is both a science and an art. As a psychologist, I am aware that not all mental health practitioners are equal. A phrase commonly heard in college was “Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach.” Just as in other professions, handwriting analysts have gone to different schools, had teachers with varying orientations, and have various levels of supporting knowledge which they have gained through insight or experience (such as my masters level psychology background.) There is a wide variety in handwriting examiners.
Some handwriting analysts evaluate handwriting as a form of entertainment. If they mention negative traits demonstrated by the handwriting, it is in light-hearted manner because the primary aim is for everyone to have a good time. Some handwriting analysts work for employers. If an employer was looking for a sales representative, the handwriting analyst might look for signs of honesty, persistence, good people skills, and the ability to handle rejection in the applicant’s handwriting. The analyst would then report to the employer which applicant’s handwriting best demonstrated those traits. (The Supreme Court did rule that handwriting is a public domain and no more private than how you present yourself in appearance.) Some handwriting analysts are skilled at jury selection. Handwriting may show signs of leadership, intelligence, analytical skills and attention to detail, or it may reveal a lack of these traits. And of course, there are the handwriting analysts who are document examiners. They are the ones who examine signatures and recognize forgeries.
Some handwriting analysts use a computer-generated program to generate handwriting reports. I have limited experience with computer-generated reports, but from that limited experience, I believe they are generally less accurate than analyses performed by a thoughtful analyst. Computer generated programs, however, do permit a hardcopy analysis to be done fairly inexpensively. Composing and generating individual written reports is a time consuming and therefore expensive process.
I consider myself a graphotherapist. When studying your handwriting, I will uncover many aspects of your personality. Like most of us, you probably have dreams and goals that seem reasonable, but just out of reach, and thus cause you some degree of frustration. As you and I discuss what you want for your life, I will help you recognize the stumbling blocks you may be facing. Then I will show you the graphotherapy techniques that will develop your potential and enable you to turn your goals into reality.