The science of analyzing handwriting is known as Graphology. The main area of focus of graphology is the human mind which it attempts to understand through the pattern of writing belonging to an individual. This newly popularized science is an interesting way of gaining insight into other people’s thought processes.
Graphology has been used to break into a person’s current state of mind as well as his relationships with others and a person’s emotions in general. Even more interesting is the fact that graphology can be used to detect certain diseases as well as problems with the nervous system.
There are some critics however who disregard the science of graphology for the purpose of conducting personality tests due to the lack of empirical evidence in the science. On the other hand the practitioner’s success in numerous cases stands as solid proves of the viability of graphology. Nonetheless the study of graphology continues to attract a great deal of attraction as more and more institutes are starting to offer various courses in graphology.What are the options for studying graphology in India?
Since graphology is an unorthodox field of study there are only a few places in India that are willing and able to offer courses in this field. The most prominent amongst them Graphologyindia.com an institute headed by Mr.Satyen Srivastava in Delhi. The institute offers two main courses. The first is a short course that will train the individual as an amateur in graphology and the other is a certification in graphology. The latter is an advanced course that covers all the major areas of the subject.
Handwriting Analysts India is another institute that offers graphology courses at three different levels. The courses range from a beginners course to a comprehensive diploma course and an evaluated trait diploma course. There is another institute run by M J Rajore known as the Institute of Graphology and personal success with branches in Munbai as well as Pune.
At present the science of graphology is being as a therapeutic measure to alter deviant human behavior or personality flaws. The birth of the concept of graphotherapy has led people to believe that an individual’s personality can be altered by changing his hand writing.
What are your chances of making it as a graphologist?
Graphology is a line of study not many people take up due to the uncertainty they have about the career aspect in this field. The truth of the matter is that there are many kinds of varied jobs that a graphologist can take up.
Some industries make use of graphology to screen their potential workforce. They use the science to select the most suitable employees for their organization. Another line of work is as counselors which will require the graphologist to make use of his skills and understand the emotional problems of his client.
The forensic department also requires the services of specialist graphologists who can help them to verify signatures and handwritings in order to be able to detect a forgery. The science of graphology is also used for marriage counseling as the graphologist uses his skills to find a perfectly compatible match for his clients. On an international level graphology is taken as part of psychology and there is an equal amount of employment opportunity on a global scale in the above mentioned career lines.
