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These are the past presentations of the AHAF Online Chapter. The videos are a members-only benefit. (Click on "Videos" under the menu title for Past Presentations.) Guests are allowed to come twice (or have access to two videos) at no charge; and we hope you will like what we offer. Please join us! For more information, contact our AHAF Online Chapter secretary, [email protected]
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Presentations are intended for educational purposes only and do not replace independent personal judgement. Statements of facts and opinions expressed are those of the participants individually and, unless expressly stated to the contrary, are not the opinion or position of the AHAF Online Chapter. The American Handwriting Analysis Foundation does not endorse or approve, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, accuracy or completeness of the information presented. Attendees should note that sessions are recorded and may be published in various media including print, audio and video formats without further notice.
November 16, 2023 "Typologies and Handwriting Analysis" with Raeann Berge
Felix Klein once said "If you know the Type, you know everything." As handwriting analysts, we can use typologies to assist us in filling in the blanks, to help us round out the personality of the writer.
There are many Typology programs to use:
Square-Circle-Triangle-Freeform
Temperaments (Choleric, Sanguine, Phlegmatic, and Melancholic)
Visionaries
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
Enneagram
John Holland's RAISEC method, and more.
Join us to learn how these typologies can help you.
There are many Typology programs to use:
Square-Circle-Triangle-Freeform
Temperaments (Choleric, Sanguine, Phlegmatic, and Melancholic)
Visionaries
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
Enneagram
John Holland's RAISEC method, and more.
Join us to learn how these typologies can help you.
October 21, 2023 "Form Level" with Valerie Weil
Form Level seems to be one of those tricky elements that has not been clearly defined for everyone to understand, yet it is important in the overall gestalt of the handwriting. Val breaks it down in to its elemental parts and tries to re-assemble this into something easier to understand what it is, how to rate the Form Level, and how to use it. When you are looking at positive and negative influences in the handwriting, Form Level can help you integrate this appropriately. Come learn with us!
September 21, 2023 "Handwriting Clues Club" with Judy Kaplan
Our own member, Judy Kaplan, has just written 3 new books on Handwriting Analysis geared for the young adults and children! What an amazing concept to reach out to the younger generations with stories of how handwriting analysis can show you things about a personality. Judy guides us from the concepts of her books through the odessey of self publication, fonts and additional considerations to the newest concepts of marketing using online social media. We are so proud of her ongoing video podcasts and her new books! For more information, visit her website at:
https://JudyKaplanBooks.com
https://JudyKaplanBooks.com
August 17, 2023 "Self Sabotage" with Valerie Weil
Always running out of time? Wish you had more close friends than you actually have? Wonder why you don"t get the recognition that you need? Come, learn more about how we set ourselves up to fall short, or even fail! Self - Sabotage is just that. It's actually a self defense mechanism that we activated when we were just children, and one that we still use as grown adults. You see, if you don't have to succeed at everything, people will not ask for more.
Handwriting shows us how the writer uses select coping strategies. This is definitely a good one. Come and learn more about handwriting and Self - Sabotage with us on Thursday, August 17th!
Handwriting shows us how the writer uses select coping strategies. This is definitely a good one. Come and learn more about handwriting and Self - Sabotage with us on Thursday, August 17th!
July 22, 2023 "Appeals" by Nanette Barto
Please join us on Saturday, July 22, 2023 for a special presentation. Nanette Barto, a document examiner, will be sharing some very interesting case studies with us.
First there is a study of the authentication process of a letter from 1787 by William R. Davies discussing the first case where a judicial review of a lower court's decision sets the stage for the precedence of an appeal. Followed by a real live case of handwriting coupled with DNA results in what may surmount to grounds for an appeal on a 27 year old murder case. We will look at additional handwriting from a person that claims to have been set up by law enforcement, wrongfully convicted, and wrongfully confined for a majority of his life.
Meeting opens 30 minutes prior to start time. We start 11 AM Pacific, 12 Noon Mountain, 1 PM Central, and 2 PM Eastern.
First there is a study of the authentication process of a letter from 1787 by William R. Davies discussing the first case where a judicial review of a lower court's decision sets the stage for the precedence of an appeal. Followed by a real live case of handwriting coupled with DNA results in what may surmount to grounds for an appeal on a 27 year old murder case. We will look at additional handwriting from a person that claims to have been set up by law enforcement, wrongfully convicted, and wrongfully confined for a majority of his life.
Meeting opens 30 minutes prior to start time. We start 11 AM Pacific, 12 Noon Mountain, 1 PM Central, and 2 PM Eastern.
June 15, 2023 "What American Lost" by Sallie Bolich
Sallie created a study of high school seniors handwriting by using year book written entries to study handwriting over 5 decades (1950-1990's)
Her research shows that American lost a lot over the years, from generosity and social abilities, to intellect and independence.
Come, explore with us her journey of 50 years worth of handwriting to see "What American Lost." Her study was published in a book of this title.
June 15, 2023 at 8 PM Eastern
Her research shows that American lost a lot over the years, from generosity and social abilities, to intellect and independence.
Come, explore with us her journey of 50 years worth of handwriting to see "What American Lost." Her study was published in a book of this title.
June 15, 2023 at 8 PM Eastern
May 18, 2023 Criminality and Dishonesty in the Handwriting - Pat Siegel
Please join us as Pat Siegel will be presenting to the AHAF Online Chapter on Thursday, May 18 at 5 PM Pacific (that's 6PM Mountain, 7PM Central, and 8PM Eastern.)
Please join us at Pat Siegel walks us through the signs for Criminality and Dishonesty in the handwriting, and looking how to measure the Integrity seen in a handwriting sample! Plenty of research, experience and tons of samples.
Join us! Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 5 PM Pacific.
Please join us at Pat Siegel walks us through the signs for Criminality and Dishonesty in the handwriting, and looking how to measure the Integrity seen in a handwriting sample! Plenty of research, experience and tons of samples.
Join us! Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 5 PM Pacific.
April 15, 2023 The Trail of Ink - Ruth Holmes
The Trail of Ink is more than just one way at looking at graphology. Ruth exposes us to many ways to talk about graphology to help promote the science.
Come and see for yourself!
Come and see for yourself!
March 16, 2023 "Graphology Jeopardy"
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On March 16th, we had members in attendance participate in a rousing game of Graphology Jeopardy! Answers were in the Karen Amend and Mary Ruiz book "Handwriting Analysis: a Complete and Basic Book" under the topics of Strokes, Books, Spaces, Letter Forms, Slants and Scripts" No prizes were awarded, but we all had a fantastic time with this fun review of basic graphology! |
February 16, 2023 "Emotional Intelligence and Child Development" with Mithila Nate
Have you ever wondered why some people are successful in their profession, family life, social circle and why some people struggle to achieve these? The answer can be found in key emotional lessons learnt in their childhood and family structure. These emotional lessons determine the level of their Emotional Intelligence (Self Awareness, Managing Emotions, Motivating Oneself, Empathy, Handling Relationships) …the key to success in today’s world.
Mathilda Nate will be presenting case studies through handwriting samples from my practice to showcase how family structure affects the development of Emotional Intelligence during childhood and its effects in adolescence and adulthood.
Come, Join us! Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 5 PM Pacific
Mathilda Nate will be presenting case studies through handwriting samples from my practice to showcase how family structure affects the development of Emotional Intelligence during childhood and its effects in adolescence and adulthood.
Come, Join us! Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 5 PM Pacific
January 15, 2023 "Movement and Placement" with Marcel Elfers
Marcel Elfers presented on some Back to Basics information of Movement and Placement in the handwriting.
We all know about directional pressure, Pop-up letter formations, and exaggerations in height and width. But knowing where these issues appear in the zones of the handwriting help us as graphologists to understand the why's and how's of these symbols affecting the writer.
We all know about directional pressure, Pop-up letter formations, and exaggerations in height and width. But knowing where these issues appear in the zones of the handwriting help us as graphologists to understand the why's and how's of these symbols affecting the writer.
December 15, 2022 Trivia with Edda Manley
Edda Manley put together some challenging questions and fun-filled trivia for us this evening. We talked about everything from the invention of blackboards to some interesting "invisible Ink" used in WW1.
And, to make it really rewarding, Edda provided prizes to her Trivia Challenge winners!
Thank you Edda!
NOvember 17, 2022 Yaakov Rosenthal on Face Reading, part 2
On Thursday, November 17, 2022 join us as Yaakov Rosenthal continues with a segment on Face Reading. (You can see part one in our Videos from May of this year.) As a trauma counselor for high school students, he finds using handwriting analysis with face reading a great combination to instantly identify with the student.
2022, October 15 Scary Handwriting and a Case Study
On Saturday, October 15, at 11:00 AM Pacific (That's Noon Mountain, 1 PM Central and 2 PM Eastern), please join us as Valerie Weil, CG presents a case study of very scary handwriting that began taunting police after the murder of a child on Halloween.
Follow the case, address the same questions the police and FBI did as they investigated the disappearance and murder of a little girl on October 31st. Look at the handwriting to see clues about the writer, his mental state, and his devolvement.
Val Weil is an experienced graphologist with a great sense of curiosity. And, this case was definitely curious.
Join us!
Follow the case, address the same questions the police and FBI did as they investigated the disappearance and murder of a little girl on October 31st. Look at the handwriting to see clues about the writer, his mental state, and his devolvement.
Val Weil is an experienced graphologist with a great sense of curiosity. And, this case was definitely curious.
Join us!
2022 September 15 "Knock, Knock. Who's There?" with Ashira Gobrin
On Thursday, September 15th at 5 PM Pacific (That's 6 PM Mountain, 7 PM Central and 8 PM Eastern), please join us as Ashira Gobrin, CG presents case studies using handwriting samples and tree drawings from her practice.
"Knock, knock...who's there" is all about a writing that does not let you in. When you cannot use handwriting alone, there are other tools that we can employ to make assessments on our writers.
Ashira will discuss her work as a Certified Graphologist, Brainspotting Therapist and Coach, and how she uses those tools to help her clients navigate through their fears and anxieties and into a space of expansion and creative expression.
"Knock, knock...who's there" is all about a writing that does not let you in. When you cannot use handwriting alone, there are other tools that we can employ to make assessments on our writers.
Ashira will discuss her work as a Certified Graphologist, Brainspotting Therapist and Coach, and how she uses those tools to help her clients navigate through their fears and anxieties and into a space of expansion and creative expression.
2022 August 18 RaeAnn Berge presented on "Warning Signs in Children's Handwriting"
Raeann Berge will be presenting to the AHAF Online Chapter on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 5:00 AM Pacific (That's 6:00 PM Mountain, 7:00PM Central and 8:00 PM Eastern.)
Children often do no know how to ask for help, or what to do when things go wrong for them. The stress builds and eventually comes out in various ways. That pressure cooker has warning signs that they are not able to cope with certain situations from abuse, to bullying, to shallow sense of self worth. Our youth today resort to drugs, self-destructive behavior, video isolation...and even violence and school shootings.
Come and explore with us the warning signs in the handwriting of children and teens that have exploded. See how their written communications may not convey the message of their desperate cry for help, but their handwriting does!
Children often do no know how to ask for help, or what to do when things go wrong for them. The stress builds and eventually comes out in various ways. That pressure cooker has warning signs that they are not able to cope with certain situations from abuse, to bullying, to shallow sense of self worth. Our youth today resort to drugs, self-destructive behavior, video isolation...and even violence and school shootings.
Come and explore with us the warning signs in the handwriting of children and teens that have exploded. See how their written communications may not convey the message of their desperate cry for help, but their handwriting does!
2022 July 16 Valerie Weil presented on "Projective Drawings"
Valerie Weil will be presenting to the AHAF Online Chapter on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 11:00 AM Pacific (That's Noon Mountain, 1:00PM Central and 2:00 PM Eastern.)
What do you do when you need more writing, or the writer is using all printing, or they just don't want to write a sample for you? You can ask them to draw for you!
Let's discuss the various Projective Drawings, what type of information you can obtain from them. And, let's discuss the how's and why's of drawing personality and behavioral patterns from drawings! We will review the graphologist's favorites of Draw Me a Tree, and Draw Me a Pig. But, did you know that there are so, many more that are fun, entertaining as well as revealing? Draw Me a Car, Wartegg Test, the Umbrella Test, Neurological Clock Test, Numbers Test, House-Tree-Person, Quickies Symbols Test, and even the Letter X.
Come, Join us! Not a member, email [email protected] for a guest invite to this zoom meeting!
What do you do when you need more writing, or the writer is using all printing, or they just don't want to write a sample for you? You can ask them to draw for you!
Let's discuss the various Projective Drawings, what type of information you can obtain from them. And, let's discuss the how's and why's of drawing personality and behavioral patterns from drawings! We will review the graphologist's favorites of Draw Me a Tree, and Draw Me a Pig. But, did you know that there are so, many more that are fun, entertaining as well as revealing? Draw Me a Car, Wartegg Test, the Umbrella Test, Neurological Clock Test, Numbers Test, House-Tree-Person, Quickies Symbols Test, and even the Letter X.
Come, Join us! Not a member, email [email protected] for a guest invite to this zoom meeting!
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2022, June 16 Edda Manley on Various Purpose Writing Models
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Edda Manley will be presenting to the AHAF Online Chapter on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 5 PM Pacific (That's 6 PM Mountain, 7 PM Central, and 8 PM Eastern.)
Edda was us through the various types of writing modules that help bring about change. For example, Chathartic writing encourages you to write out your anger and frustrations. Purge those emotions into words on paper...get it out of your system. But don't re-read them where you allow them to re-enter your system. Instead, destroy the paper. You have expelled what was making you sick, and now you can start to feel better! We will explore Expressive Writing, Diaries and Journaling, Purpose Journaling, Bullet Journaling, and Gratitude Journaling. Join us! |
2022, May 19, Yaakov Rosenthal on Face Reading
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Yaakov Rosenthal will be presenting to the AHAF Online Chapter on Thursday, May 17, 2022 at 5 PM Pacific (That's 6 PM Mountain, 7 PM Central, and 8 PM Eastern.)
Using all the tools in at his disposal, Yaakov will demonstrate how he uses graphology to work with teens, and how face reading will help him to better understand...and break the ice...with some of the youths that need his help the most. Come, Join us! |
2022, April 16 Oladipupo Macjob presents on Sales in Body Language
On Saturday, April 16th, Macjob from presented to us from Nigeria the essence of Body Language and its affects on Sales.
Somethings as simple as pursing your lips tell whether you are skeptical and completely closed off to open arms that indicate you are believable, receptive, and open to ideas and discussions.
There are stages to sales for both the buyer and the seller, and knowing what stage they are in can make the difference in how you should respond to them. Macjob walks us through the stages and the expressions.
We can extrapolate the clues in the body language by the clues in the handwriting to assist us in better knowing our customers and how we need to respond to them as well.
Somethings as simple as pursing your lips tell whether you are skeptical and completely closed off to open arms that indicate you are believable, receptive, and open to ideas and discussions.
There are stages to sales for both the buyer and the seller, and knowing what stage they are in can make the difference in how you should respond to them. Macjob walks us through the stages and the expressions.
We can extrapolate the clues in the body language by the clues in the handwriting to assist us in better knowing our customers and how we need to respond to them as well.
2022, March 17 Marcel Elfers presents on using three-types of Analysis
Marcel Elfers will be presenting to the AHAF Online Chapter on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 5 PM Pacific (That's 6 PM Mountain, 7 PM Central, and 8 PM Eastern.)
Marcel is efficient at Statement Analysis. He is a master Graphologist. And when he combines this all with Behavioral Analysis, he comes up with an amazing profile for your writer. Come and learn from Marcel.
Join us!
Marcel is efficient at Statement Analysis. He is a master Graphologist. And when he combines this all with Behavioral Analysis, he comes up with an amazing profile for your writer. Come and learn from Marcel.
Join us!
2022, February 17: Sheila Lowe on "Rhythm is Gonna Get You."
Sheila Lowe will be presenting to the AHAF Online Chapter on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 5 PM Pacific (That's 6 PM Mountain, 7 PM Central, and 8 PM Eastern.)
Just as the wonderful song "Rhythm is Gonna Get You" by Gwen Stefani demonstrates (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARqAf1U68oo), there are many different types of "Rhythm" going on at the same time. In handwriting, there are also various types of rhythm going on in the handwriting simultaneously.
Rhythm is more than just contraction and release. Join us for a fun discussion of different types of rhythm and how they may be seen in handwriting.
Come, learn with us from the master!
Just as the wonderful song "Rhythm is Gonna Get You" by Gwen Stefani demonstrates (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARqAf1U68oo), there are many different types of "Rhythm" going on at the same time. In handwriting, there are also various types of rhythm going on in the handwriting simultaneously.
Rhythm is more than just contraction and release. Join us for a fun discussion of different types of rhythm and how they may be seen in handwriting.
Come, learn with us from the master!
2022, January 15 Ruth Holmes Presents on Talking Points
Ruth Holmes will be presenting to the AHAF Online Chapter on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 11 AM Pacific (That's 12 PM Mountain, 1 PM Central, and 2 PM Eastern.)
Ruth has such a wonderful way of expressing things, and has some great "memory tricks" to help you include things in your analysis. Her vast knowledge and wonderful skills are are shared with every saying like "its always darkest beneath the candle," or "Use RAP: recognition, appreciation, and praise."
Come, learn with us from the master communicator about what we need to include in our analyses and some fantastic ways of saying it!
Ruth has such a wonderful way of expressing things, and has some great "memory tricks" to help you include things in your analysis. Her vast knowledge and wonderful skills are are shared with every saying like "its always darkest beneath the candle," or "Use RAP: recognition, appreciation, and praise."
Come, learn with us from the master communicator about what we need to include in our analyses and some fantastic ways of saying it!
Thurs, December 16, 2021 Presents on Mentors
Sandra Foote will be presenting to the AHAF Online Chapter on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 5PM Pacific (That's 6 PM Mountain, 7 PM Central, and 8 PM Eastern.)
Sandy will be talking about the importance of Mentors when learning and practicing Handwriting Analysis. She draws from her own experience, and is able to encourage others to do the same.
Please join us for an interesting discussion on Mentors!
Sandy will be talking about the importance of Mentors when learning and practicing Handwriting Analysis. She draws from her own experience, and is able to encourage others to do the same.
Please join us for an interesting discussion on Mentors!
November 18, 2021 Yaakov Rosenthal on Tools in Trauma
Yaakov uses many tools to help teenagers in crisis, and handwriting analysis is one of them. He also uses face reading to help identify some of the natural responses and abilities of the teens in his practice.
As a trauma therapist, he helps provide coping skills that may help these students.
Come and look into the life and work of Yaakov Rosenthal.
As a trauma therapist, he helps provide coping skills that may help these students.
Come and look into the life and work of Yaakov Rosenthal.
October 16, 2021 "Mind You Mind" by Oladipupo Macjob
Now, more than ever, we need to take care of ourselves...and that includes our Minds. There is a suicide once every 40 seconds. Its a sad statistic but one that can be prevented.
People in the caring fields, such as psychology, medicine, paramedics, firefighters, and police are among the highest percentage of that statistic. As graphologists we all work to help other people by using our skills to bring them insights to their own behaviors and personalities. We should mind-our-minds, too!
Macjob goes through the variety of ways we can mind our mind, take care of our own mental health.
Join us for this interesting presentation on the how's and why's of looking after our Minds is so important!
People in the caring fields, such as psychology, medicine, paramedics, firefighters, and police are among the highest percentage of that statistic. As graphologists we all work to help other people by using our skills to bring them insights to their own behaviors and personalities. We should mind-our-minds, too!
Macjob goes through the variety of ways we can mind our mind, take care of our own mental health.
Join us for this interesting presentation on the how's and why's of looking after our Minds is so important!
September 16, 2021 "Graffiti" by Valerie Weil
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Valerie Weil will be presenting to the AHAF Online Chapter on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 5PM Pacific (That's 6 PM Mountain, 7 PM Central, and 8 PM Eastern.)
The subject is "Graffiti." We've all seen it, some of us have contributed to it. Is it an art form, a political statement, vandalism, demarkation of gang territory? It's actually all of them. Come and see how graffiti has influenced the areas in which we live, and how people celebrate with this art form. As a graphologist, you may be interested in how this affects us. Join us as we discuss Graffiti! Its always interesting! |
August 19, 2021 "Enneagram and Stress" with Marcel Elfers
Marcel Elfers presented to the AHAF Online Chapter on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 5PM Pacific (That's 6 PM Mountain, 7 PM Central, and 8 PM Eastern.)
The Enneagram is an amazing typology tool for understanding personalities. It has the ability to look into the core of the personality and apply behaviors when the person is doing well, average, or having a really bad day. Understanding the personality type by their handwriting can help you explain to your client what they need to know about themselves, their abilities, their past and their future behaviors. Announcement: Marcel mentioned he will be giving classes again this winter in the "Profiling Tools" of Enneagram, Handwriting and Statement Analysis. More to come... |
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July 17, 2021: "Keepers of the Light"
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Dr. Donna Whipple presented at our next Saturday Special: Saturday, July 17 at 11:00 AM Pacific (that's 12 Noon Mountain, 1:00 PM Central and 2:00 PM Eastern.)
"Keepers of the Light" deals with the amazing women lighthouse keepers on the North Eastern Coastline of the United States. Their stories, and their handwriting, tell the tales of incredible resolve and strength in various periods of history. Quite inspirational for such women in a time and occupation that typically male dominated. Come, join us for this delightful presentation! |
June 17, 2021: Group Discussion on "Graphology Books"
What book turned that light bulb on for you? What is your favorite Go-To graphology book? Why? Which books do you like for reference books? Do you have a favorite?
There are so many graphology books, lets discuss the virtues of them, talk about our collections, and what books we refer to most!
There are so many graphology books, lets discuss the virtues of them, talk about our collections, and what books we refer to most!
May 20, 2021: Yaakov Rosenthal on "Teenage Handwriting"
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Yaakov Rosenthal is a seasoned Graphologist who works with high school students that are having difficulties. He uses several different ways of "getting through" to them, but none is as revealing as their handwriting.
Come, join us in this exploration of how we look at today's teens handwriting, and how we can see and approach some of these sensitive issues with them. Date: Thursday, May 20, 2021 Time: 11:00 AM Pacific (That's 12 Noon Mountain, 1:00 PM Central and 2:00 PM Eastern) Yaakov now has two books on the subject: "Unlock the Secret World of Teenagers" and "Translating The Teenage Roar: Understanding and Supporting Your Teen with Transformative Ideas That Work," both of which are available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=yaakov+rosenthal&ref=nb_sb_noss |
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"Emotional Impact" with Marcel Elfers. April 17, 2021
Marcel Elfers is a Master Profiler by written communication. He is a court certified Document Examiner, and a Graphologist. Marcel has taught the Enneagram to many graphologists and now teaches forensic document examination.
His topic for our AHAF Online Chapter meeting will deal with how we look for baseline characteristics in the handwriting sample, understanding natural variations, and what type of emotional impact will cause changes in the handwriting. Please join us!
Topic: Baseline Characteristics, Natural Variations and Emotional Impact
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM Pacific (That's 12 Noon Mountain, 1:00 PM Central and 2:00 PM Eastern)
His topic for our AHAF Online Chapter meeting will deal with how we look for baseline characteristics in the handwriting sample, understanding natural variations, and what type of emotional impact will cause changes in the handwriting. Please join us!
Topic: Baseline Characteristics, Natural Variations and Emotional Impact
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM Pacific (That's 12 Noon Mountain, 1:00 PM Central and 2:00 PM Eastern)
Stacy Raske presents on "Being Your Own Expert" for March 2021
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Stacy R. Martin is an entrepreneurial coach, meaning she helps small business owners see the potential in their services and helps them get out of their own way to succeed.
In order to be your own expert, you need to realize the importance of what you do, the ability to capitalize on your own abilities, and to market that skill. Come, join us as Stacy helps us all to realize how we can make a better business for ourself by appreciating what our clients already know...how valuable we really are! Topic: Be Your Own Expert Date: Thursday, March 18, 2021 Time: 5:00 PM Pacific (That's 6:00 PM Mountain, 7:00 PM Central, and 8:00 PM Eastern) |
Linda Larson presents the 5-Zones of Handwriting, Feb 18, 2021
Please join the AHAF Online Chapter on Thursday, February 18, 2021 where renown graphologist Linda Larson will explain about the two additional zones of writing.
We all know about the Upper Zone, Middle Zone and Lower Zones of Handwriting, and the various interpretations and meanings of letter formations in the writing. Linda will help us understand the areas beyond those known Zones, the extra two zones that are rarely talked about! Please join us for this wonderful presentation!
AHAF Online Chapter is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: The Five Zones
Date: Thursday, February 18, 2021
Time: 5:00 PM Pacific (That's 6:00 PM Mountain, 7:00 PM Central, and 8:00 PM Eastern)
We all know about the Upper Zone, Middle Zone and Lower Zones of Handwriting, and the various interpretations and meanings of letter formations in the writing. Linda will help us understand the areas beyond those known Zones, the extra two zones that are rarely talked about! Please join us for this wonderful presentation!
AHAF Online Chapter is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: The Five Zones
Date: Thursday, February 18, 2021
Time: 5:00 PM Pacific (That's 6:00 PM Mountain, 7:00 PM Central, and 8:00 PM Eastern)
January 16, 2021: "The Life of Dr. Death, Jack Kevorkian" by Ruth Holmes
Please join the AHAF Online Chapter on Saturday, January 16 as we welcome Ruth Holmes and Sarah Tucker as they describe Life with Jack Kevorkian.
Jack was famous for his assistance in suicide, a medical euthanasia of patients that were terminally diagnosed, to help them ease out of life with the dignity and control they wanted. His methods were practical, and he had his own set of ethical guidelines...but that did not stop the rest of the world from challenging his efforts.
Named Dr. Death, Jack was sent to prison, and he challenged our laws about medically assisted suicide.
What resulted were thousands of handwriting samples from people all over the world!
Come, spend part of your Saturday with us, as we learn about the man, the doctor, the artist, the musician, and the friend of Ruth and Sarah Holmes.
AHAF Online Chapter is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Jack Kevorkian
Date: Saturday, January 16, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM Pacific (That's 12Noon Mountain, 1:00 PM Central, and 2:00 PM Eastern)
Jack was famous for his assistance in suicide, a medical euthanasia of patients that were terminally diagnosed, to help them ease out of life with the dignity and control they wanted. His methods were practical, and he had his own set of ethical guidelines...but that did not stop the rest of the world from challenging his efforts.
Named Dr. Death, Jack was sent to prison, and he challenged our laws about medically assisted suicide.
What resulted were thousands of handwriting samples from people all over the world!
Come, spend part of your Saturday with us, as we learn about the man, the doctor, the artist, the musician, and the friend of Ruth and Sarah Holmes.
AHAF Online Chapter is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Jack Kevorkian
Date: Saturday, January 16, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM Pacific (That's 12Noon Mountain, 1:00 PM Central, and 2:00 PM Eastern)
December 10, 2020 Linda Larson presents on "We all Lie"
We all have those defensive skills. You can only say "nice hat" to the ugly lady for so long. From big manipulative whoppers, to the "I'm fine", to the little white lies, we all tell tales. And our handwriting shows it!
Linda will take us on a visual tour of handwriting samples that demonstrate the difference between the self-preservationists to the connivers and wheeler-dealers. Come, see why we lie, and how it appears in the handwriting!
Please join us on Thursday, December 10th, 2020 at 5:00 PM Pacific (that's 6 PM Mountain, 7 PM Central and 8 PM Eastern.)
Linda will take us on a visual tour of handwriting samples that demonstrate the difference between the self-preservationists to the connivers and wheeler-dealers. Come, see why we lie, and how it appears in the handwriting!
Please join us on Thursday, December 10th, 2020 at 5:00 PM Pacific (that's 6 PM Mountain, 7 PM Central and 8 PM Eastern.)
November 19, 2020 "Face Reading and Handwriting" Yaakov Rosenthal
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Using all the tools at your disposal can help you become a better analyst. Yaakov uses face reading and tree drawings when working with teens and young adults. These additional tools can help break the ice, or fill-in the blanks. Excellent demonstrations of how it all works with handwriting analysis!
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October 17, 2020: "Deception Detection with Oladipupo Macjob
Join us on Saturday, Oct 17th for a wonderful presentation about Deception Detection. As Macjob writes: The pandemic has given birth to desperation as a result of frustrations and we need to arm ourselves more than ever before with key tools in deception detection that gives us some kind of immunity against it. Ultimately, we can safe guard our valuables and lives.
Please join us for this Saturday Special, Oct 17, 2020 at 11 AM pacific (that's Noon Mountain, 1PM Central and 2 PM Eastern...and 7 PM in Nigeria!)
Please join us for this Saturday Special, Oct 17, 2020 at 11 AM pacific (that's Noon Mountain, 1PM Central and 2 PM Eastern...and 7 PM in Nigeria!)
September 17, 2020: "From Farmboy to Famous" with Sally Mosko
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Sally has a very interesting tale, with lots of handwriting samples to share with us. Her mystery subject was an extraordinary man that lived in the radically changing times of the new century. He instilled some changes himself!
Come and take a look at the life, the times and the writing of a truly inspiring individual who helped to develop a product to meet a need, market it, and maintain its image over the course of nearly a 100 years! Please join us on Thursday, September 17th, 2020 at 5:00 PM Pacific (that's 6 PM Mountain, 7 PM Central and 8 PM Eastern.) |
August 20, 2020: "Elevate your Visibility & Confidence" with Stacy Raske Martin
"Elevate Your Visibility & Confidence" Join us as professional motivational speaker and business coach, Stacy Martin, helps us understand how to get out of our own way to succeed.
Reaching your business goals today requires greater visibility and confidence. Whether you're networking, marketing, or serving your clients, you need to be a confident leader. We'll discuss how to unleash your power and confidence quickly to elevate your voice and visibility to call in your ideal clients.
Please join us on Thursday, August 20th, 2020 at 5:00 PM Pacific (that's 6 PM Mountain, 7 PM Central and 8 PM Eastern.)
Reaching your business goals today requires greater visibility and confidence. Whether you're networking, marketing, or serving your clients, you need to be a confident leader. We'll discuss how to unleash your power and confidence quickly to elevate your voice and visibility to call in your ideal clients.
Please join us on Thursday, August 20th, 2020 at 5:00 PM Pacific (that's 6 PM Mountain, 7 PM Central and 8 PM Eastern.)
July 18, 2020: Fly Girls of Aviation with Donna Whipple
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Donna Whipple expands our horizons to take on the Fly Girls: Women in Aviation. Come and hear about the women pioneers in piloting aircrafts, and the indicators common in their handwritings.
Please join us on Saturday, July 18th, 2020 at 11:00 AM Pacific (that's Noon Mountain, 1 PM Central and 2 PM Eastern.) |
June 18, 2020: "The Guiding Image" with Val Weil
So, what is the "Guiding Image?" No, it is not an old soap opera.
Graphologically speaking, it is the core essence of the individual. It is the Yin and Yang within all of us. It is that little bit of information that will help us identify the uniqueness and underlying motivation of our client. This image will help you focus and guide your analysis to a more "spot-on" analysis that is specific to your writer.
Please join us on Thursday, June 18th, 2020 at 5:00 PM Pacific (that's 6 PM Mountain, 7 PM Central and 8 PM Eastern.)
*Kat's presentation will be rescheduled for a later date due to family matters. Val is subbing in.
Graphologically speaking, it is the core essence of the individual. It is the Yin and Yang within all of us. It is that little bit of information that will help us identify the uniqueness and underlying motivation of our client. This image will help you focus and guide your analysis to a more "spot-on" analysis that is specific to your writer.
Please join us on Thursday, June 18th, 2020 at 5:00 PM Pacific (that's 6 PM Mountain, 7 PM Central and 8 PM Eastern.)
*Kat's presentation will be rescheduled for a later date due to family matters. Val is subbing in.
May 21, 2020: Kathie Koppenhaver on "Graphology vs Document Examination"
Join us on Thursday evening, May 21st at 5 PM pacific as Kathie Koppenhaver talks to us about the various differences and similarities of Graphology vs Document Examination. Document Examination is the type of Handwriting Analysis used in a court of law, and although there are similarities, court presentations have a whole list of requirements of their own. Kathie will explore the various type of fraud, forgeries, and fakes that she has experienced in her 35+ years as a Forensic Document Examiner.
Please join us on Thursday evening, May 21, 202 at 5 PM pacific (that's 6 PM Mountain, 7 PM Central, and 8 PM Eastern) for this wonderful exploration into the other side of Handwriting Analysis!
April 18, 2020: "Stroke Theory and Symbolism of Space" with Marcel Elfers
Marcel Elfers will be taking us back to gestalt basics with a clearer understanding of "Stroke Theory." Knowing how the meanings were created for each of the strokes will help you in determining their application. This session will apply the symbolism of how space affects interpretations. Included will be spacial orientation, alignment, letter form spaces, and more.
This will be an interesting and interactive session. Marcel welcomes questions and conversations.
Please join us on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 11 AM Pacific (that's 12 Noon Mountain, 1 PM Central and 2PM Eastern.)
This will be an interesting and interactive session. Marcel welcomes questions and conversations.
Please join us on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 11 AM Pacific (that's 12 Noon Mountain, 1 PM Central and 2PM Eastern.)
March 2020 Graphology in Genealogy with Paula Faccio
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Join us a Paula Faccio (Master graphologist and certified genealogist) demonstrates how we can look at family traits and behaviors through our ancestors handwriting!
Please join us on Thursday March 18 at 8PM Eastern (that's 7 PM Central, 6 PM Mountain, and 5 PM Pacific.) |
February 2020 The Psychogram with Dr. Ellen Bowers
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Hailed as the scientific system of Graphology, the Psychogram allows you to consider all elements that comprise the various dimensions of the personality with measurements, evaluations and modifiers. It is a wonderful system that allows you to consider all aspects of the writer for an accurate analysis.
Come, join us as Dr. Ellen Bowers presents on an overview of the "Psychogram." Please join us on Thursday, February 20th, 2020 at 5 PM Pacific (that's 6 PM Mountain, 7 PM Central and 8 PM Eastern.) |
December 12, 2019 with Kat Hammond on "Printing"
On Thursday, December 12, 2019, we welcome Kat Hammond as she presents "Printing." The meeting begins at 5:00 PM Pacific (That's 6:00 PM Mountain, 7:00 PM Central, and 8:00 PM Eastern.)
With Printing more prevalent than ever due to the lack of cursive education, we need to know how to evaluate the printer. Come, join us as Kat Hammond explores the various types of printing and what it means to the analyst.
With Printing more prevalent than ever due to the lack of cursive education, we need to know how to evaluate the printer. Come, join us as Kat Hammond explores the various types of printing and what it means to the analyst.
November 18, 2019
Sara Tucker brings to us an insightful way of looking at handwriting and graphology through the eyes of children. Speaking to the next generation helps them understand more about what it is graphologists do, and for us, its an informational return to the basics. Cleverly done, Sarah walks us through the history of handwriting to modern day written communication forms.
Oct 19, 2019 with Edda Manley on
"The Chemicals Within - And How they Show Up In Our Handwriting"
On Saturday, October 19, 2019, we welcomed Edda Manley as she presented on "The Chemicals Within".
In a search for something I learned many decades ago, I came upon this fascinating information that left me, as the British expression goes, “Gobsmacked!”.
We’re all familiar with an adrenalin rush that one can experience through a sudden fright or shock, followed by the tremor that usually appears in handwriting thereafter when the adrenaline is cursing through our neurological system.
What I recently learned is that there are many other chemicals produced by our bodies, and they can have a profound effect on our personalities, which can then also be seen in our handwriting. I will discuss four such chemicals and their effects on us. Even more fascinating, this is something that Hippocrates knew and today we can prove with science.
Join me on October 19th to learn about this old/new information that amazed me after 30 years of studying handwriting analysis.
In a search for something I learned many decades ago, I came upon this fascinating information that left me, as the British expression goes, “Gobsmacked!”.
We’re all familiar with an adrenalin rush that one can experience through a sudden fright or shock, followed by the tremor that usually appears in handwriting thereafter when the adrenaline is cursing through our neurological system.
What I recently learned is that there are many other chemicals produced by our bodies, and they can have a profound effect on our personalities, which can then also be seen in our handwriting. I will discuss four such chemicals and their effects on us. Even more fascinating, this is something that Hippocrates knew and today we can prove with science.
Join me on October 19th to learn about this old/new information that amazed me after 30 years of studying handwriting analysis.
The Magic of the Letter M with Valerie Weil on September 19, 2019 at 5 PM
On Thursday, September 19, 2019, please join us as we welcome Val Weil as she presents on "Mmm, My Favorite Letter". The meeting begins at 5:00 PM Pacific (That's 6:00 PM Mountain, 7:00 PM Central and 8:00 PM Eastern.)
Val has some interesting facts and perspectives on the Letter "M," both big and small. It's the one letter in our repertoire that tells us about space, form, movement, pressure, zones, and rhythm! There's more to this one crazy letter than most people think.
Join us Thursday, September 19th for a look at the wonderful letter M!
Val has some interesting facts and perspectives on the Letter "M," both big and small. It's the one letter in our repertoire that tells us about space, form, movement, pressure, zones, and rhythm! There's more to this one crazy letter than most people think.
Join us Thursday, September 19th for a look at the wonderful letter M!
Presidential Candidates and their Handwriting, with Carol Lowbeer, August 15, 2019
Carol is quite the handwriting collector. She has searched far and wide for the samples of all candidates who have declared a run for the Presidency. Come and join us in this interactive session where Carol presents both handwritings and signatures of current contenders for US President!
Join us Thursday, August 15th for an outstanding presentation by Carol Lowbeer of the candidates running for President in 2020.
"The Lower Extremites" on July 20, 2019 By Macjob
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On Thursday, July 20, 2019, please join us as we welcome Oladipupo Macjob as he presents on "Body Language". The meeting begins at 11:00 aM Pacific (That's 12:00 PM Mountain, 1:00 PM Central and 2:00 PM Eastern.)
Macjob does an excellent presentation, such a dynamic speaker. He has prepared an awesome lecture for us on our lower extremities: "What the Legs tell you about how the person is thinking and about their behavior." Macjob, a licensed pharmacist in Nigeria, is also certified body language expert as well as a an accomplished graphologist. He had presented to our chapter before, and was a celebrated speaker at our 2017 Conference in Tuscon AZ. Join us Saturday, July 20th for an outstanding presentation by MacJob! |
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June 27, 2019: Yaakov Rosenthal on Teenage Handwriting
May 23rd, 2019: Linda Larson presents on the handwriting of Care-givers
On Thursday, May 23, 2019, please join us as we welcome Linda Larson as she presents on "Caregiver". The meeting begins at 6:00 PM Pacific (That's 7:00 PM Mountain, 8:00 PM Central and 9:00 PM Eastern.)
Linda can tell you that you need a lot of compassion, empathy, and patience to work in select fields, such as care-taking, nursing, and personal care. It's not easy being a busy mother of young children, and it is equally difficult being the caretaker for the elderly, mentally handicapped, and physically challenged who depend on you. Some people have the qualities. Others can be trained, but never will have the qualities to endure and succeed.
Come, take a look at the handwriting of good and bad care-givers in this exploding field of employment!
Linda can tell you that you need a lot of compassion, empathy, and patience to work in select fields, such as care-taking, nursing, and personal care. It's not easy being a busy mother of young children, and it is equally difficult being the caretaker for the elderly, mentally handicapped, and physically challenged who depend on you. Some people have the qualities. Others can be trained, but never will have the qualities to endure and succeed.
Come, take a look at the handwriting of good and bad care-givers in this exploding field of employment!
"Empathy" with Sarah Holmes Tucker
Sarah has been involved in handwriting research projects for some time. Her talk is on research conducted on "Empathy and Impulsivity." The subject is so broad that Sarah would like to talk on Empathy this time, and will schedule a later date to talk about Impulsivity! Either way, it was a wonderful presentation with a new way of looking at handwriting!
Sarah also discussed the importance of how you deliver you message to your client, as there is power in words: "We can change lives with a single word." "Sr. June said: The truth doesn't help if it hurts."
Sarah also discussed the importance of how you deliver you message to your client, as there is power in words: "We can change lives with a single word." "Sr. June said: The truth doesn't help if it hurts."
"Impulse Control" with Sheila Lowe
On Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 5:00 PM Pacific (that's 6PM Mountain, 7PM Central, and 8PM Eastern) we will have a special presentation on Impulse Control by the masterful Sheila Lowe. Join us!
Sheila brings a new light to the subject of looking at Impulse Control as it displayed in the handwriting. Knowing what it is, what it means, and how to use this knowledge to create your report or help your client is a great advantage. Sheila's presentation comes prepared with lots of samples to illustrate her points.
Please join us on March 21st! See you then!
Sheila brings a new light to the subject of looking at Impulse Control as it displayed in the handwriting. Knowing what it is, what it means, and how to use this knowledge to create your report or help your client is a great advantage. Sheila's presentation comes prepared with lots of samples to illustrate her points.
Please join us on March 21st! See you then!
"Mindset & Marketing" -
Building the confidence and consistency to grow your business.
with Stacy Raske Martin
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On Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 5:00 PM Pacific (that's 6PM Mountain, 7PM Central, and 8PM Eastern) we will have a special presentation on how you can market yourself. Join us!
Long gone are the days of newspaper and phone book advertisements. Today, operating an independent business, and self marketing, is a whole new story. Stacy Raske-Martin has had a very interesting journey that brings her to us. She is a professional business coach, meaning she helps entrepreneurs get out of their own way to build their business. We, the small and mighty independent business people (as graphologists), need to hear how we can market ourselves today. Learn how to get your name out there, to develop business confidence, and to strategize your marketing to make the best impression for your own businesses. For more information about Stacy, visit her website at: www.stacyraske.com/home |
January 19, 2019: Ruth Holmes presents on "The Doom Loop"
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Ruth Holmes in her energetic and dynamic way, presented the "Doom Loop." The doom loop is an assessment tool to help determine potential behavior, something necessary in Human Resource work and Threat Assessment.
Based on the book The Doom Loop! by Charles Cranston Jett, Ruth uses this clever technique to help assess the levels of the "can's" and "can'ts" with the levels of frustration and yearning, over-extended and boredom, malcontent and dissatisfied, and the explosive misery and distress. With lots of visuals and handwriting samples, Ruth walks us through each type and demonstrates where we would find the indicators. |
December 13, 2019 Eileen Page presents: "Looking Beyond the Letters"
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This topic will explore the various graphic marks that a person makes in the form of symbols, shapes, drawings and letters, all of which can be seen in a primary identity indicator, one’s signature. Special emphasis will be on connecting shape values to personality traits. This information is taken from my new book, Deciphering Graphic Messages ( $22.00.)
Eileen Page is a Master Graphoanalyst, Certified Graphologist, and also has a Master of Arts Degree in Critical and Creative Thinking from the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Eileen’s primary pursuits include writing books, lecturing, and personality profiling. She has also created several 3-credit graduate courses in handwriting and other field related subjects and teaches them at satellite sites for Framingham State University. Her training with the World Association of Document Examiners also qualifies her to testify in court about any suspect writing on questioned documents and anonymous notes. More details can be found at her website at www.pageink.net |
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November 15, 2018: Donna Whipple on "The Wives of Henry VIII"
As a lifelong genealogy buff, Dr. Whipple is working on honing her skills in understanding scripts of different countries and times. When she joined Ancestry.com, she found out she was related to The White Queen, Elizabeth DeWydeville. Henry VIII would have been her 3rd cousin. This lends a bit of flare to her presentation of the handwriting of: Henry VIII and his Wives.
Dr. Whipple is a Certified Graphologist through the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation and is Certified as a Cursive Coach by the New American Cursive Penmanship program. She is on the Board of Directors as the National Ethics Chair of the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation and is the incoming President of the New England Society of Handwriting Analysts.
Dr. Whipple suggests you print out her handout before the meeting so you can follow along.
Dr. Whipple is a Certified Graphologist through the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation and is Certified as a Cursive Coach by the New American Cursive Penmanship program. She is on the Board of Directors as the National Ethics Chair of the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation and is the incoming President of the New England Society of Handwriting Analysts.
Dr. Whipple suggests you print out her handout before the meeting so you can follow along.
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October 18, 2018 "Ductus" by Anthony Brochetelli
We are pleased to welcome Anthony as our speaker! This is his first presentation, and has agreed to present on quite a daunting topic. For most graphologists, the "Ductus" has been a difficult topic. But, for those that have mastered it, the ductus can tell you volumes about the writer!
Come, learn with us as Anthony walks us through the duct, or the trail of the ink on the page, to find the hidden clues about the writer!
Come, learn with us as Anthony walks us through the duct, or the trail of the ink on the page, to find the hidden clues about the writer!
September 20, 2018 "The Importance of the Story Behind the Writing" by Linda Larson
We are pleased to welcome Linda Larson as our Speaker for the September meeting of the AHAF Online Chapter. Linda has chosen a topic that many tend to overlook when assessing handwriting: and that is the story behind the handwriting.
Everyone of us has a story to tell. We can see a lot of it in the handwriting. But it really helps to know the story behind the writer and behind the writer. Come, hear some excellent examples to learn and identify what we mean!
Everyone of us has a story to tell. We can see a lot of it in the handwriting. But it really helps to know the story behind the writer and behind the writer. Come, hear some excellent examples to learn and identify what we mean!
"Doodles" with Val Weil on August 16th, 2018
On Thursday, August 16th, 2018, Valerie Weil presented "Doodles"
Mindless drawings, or doodles, can be extremely revealing. And, they actually have a purpose!
Just as in Handwriting Analysis, we apply the same principles to the size shapes, pressure, etc. Just as with Statement Analysis, the construct of the images created conveys what words cannot.
Come and see what is the new trend in corporate meetings, and what has been around since the beginning of sketching.
Val presents a visual program, full of graphological tidbits and interesting facts. You can even doodle through the session!
Mindless drawings, or doodles, can be extremely revealing. And, they actually have a purpose!
Just as in Handwriting Analysis, we apply the same principles to the size shapes, pressure, etc. Just as with Statement Analysis, the construct of the images created conveys what words cannot.
Come and see what is the new trend in corporate meetings, and what has been around since the beginning of sketching.
Val presents a visual program, full of graphological tidbits and interesting facts. You can even doodle through the session!
"Impressions Follow Expressions" on July 21st 2018 by Oladipupo Macjob
Excellent convergence of two behavioral sciences, handwriting analysis and body language!
Macjob walked us through telling of unspoken signals that we use, everyday, in our professional business side. When meeting with clients or conveying our reports, our body language tells our customers as much as our lips.
Watch the video that will make an impression on how you express yourself! Amazing presentation!
Macjob walked us through telling of unspoken signals that we use, everyday, in our professional business side. When meeting with clients or conveying our reports, our body language tells our customers as much as our lips.
Watch the video that will make an impression on how you express yourself! Amazing presentation!
June 21, 2018 Heidi Harralson: "Handwriting in the Digital Age"
Heidi Harralson is the managing partner of Spectrum Forensic International, LLC, a full-time handwriting and document examination practice. She is a court-qualified and board-certified forensic document examiner. She has published several books, including Developments in Handwriting and Signature Identification in the Digital Age. Her other publications include Forensic Handwriting Examination of Motor Disorders & Forgery and co-author of a chapter on evidential documents in Crime Scene Investigation.
She has been consulted by attorneys, and public and private clients internationally. She is a board-certified diplomate through the Board of Forensic Document Examiners and the National Association of Document Examiners. She holds a Bachelor of Science in the behavioral sciences, a Master of Arts in handwriting science and forensic document examination, and a forensic crime scene technician certificate. She is also a past president of AHAF (American Handwriting Analysis Foundation).
She has been consulted by attorneys, and public and private clients internationally. She is a board-certified diplomate through the Board of Forensic Document Examiners and the National Association of Document Examiners. She holds a Bachelor of Science in the behavioral sciences, a Master of Arts in handwriting science and forensic document examination, and a forensic crime scene technician certificate. She is also a past president of AHAF (American Handwriting Analysis Foundation).
May 17th, 2018 "The Legacy of Willy Schoenfeld" with Susanne Shapiro
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Willy Shoenfeld was an amazing graphologist. He researched, studied, and corresponded with all the great masters of the field at that time. Unfortunately, Willy never published any of his works before his untimely death. He did not survive the concentration camps of WWII.
However, his brilliant collection of works, samples, and letters were smuggled out of Germany. His legacy is the the possession of Susanne Shapiro, who has been laboring to translate all of these papers in this collection. |
April 21, 2018 "Lower Zone: The Zone of the Unconscious" by Sheila Lowe
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On Saturday, April 21st, Sheila Lowe presented to the AHAF Online Chapter on the Lower Zone, the area of the Unconscious.
This amazing presentation had lots of great samples to describe how the lower zone affects us, and what to look for in the handwriting. Although many anomalies may be apparent in the lower zone, we can see confirmation of this behavior in all zones. This excellent talk came with a fantastic handout for our members. To see the video and access the handout, click on Past Presentations and select our Video's page. Use your member's only access code to get in! |
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"Typology for Visionaries" by Ruth Holmes March 15, 2018
Typology of Visionaries is in reference to a study of the handwriting for "Visionaries."
A Visionary is a unique individual who can create something from nothing, bring an idea to life, and present solutions to events where others could not even see the problems.
The Study was to find common elements in the personalities and handwriting of the leaders, innovators and philosophers of the world.
Come, explore the handwritings of several amazing individuals and see what they all had in common!
Ruth has provided access to a the attached document, and a larger one is available on her website: http://pentec.net/ and under "News and Research," scroll to the bottom entry for a downloadable copy.
A Visionary is a unique individual who can create something from nothing, bring an idea to life, and present solutions to events where others could not even see the problems.
The Study was to find common elements in the personalities and handwriting of the leaders, innovators and philosophers of the world.
Come, explore the handwritings of several amazing individuals and see what they all had in common!
Ruth has provided access to a the attached document, and a larger one is available on her website: http://pentec.net/ and under "News and Research," scroll to the bottom entry for a downloadable copy.
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Using Neuroscience to Detect Abuse in Teenage Handwriting, by Yaakov Rosenthal
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On Thursday, February 15th we welcomed Yaakov Rosenthal, as he presented to us about the "Using Neuroscience to Detect Abuse in Teenager's Handwriting."
Yaakov has years of experience working with high school age teenagers, and has many samples to share in his illustrations. He has a brilliant way of accentuating the positives. Bringing a wealth of information from the perspective of the age of exploration, indecision, and developing individuality, Yaakov will help us to view things from the teenager's perspective to help us understand their handwriting. His book "Unlock the Secret World of Teenagers" is available on his website: http://www.understandyourteenager.com and a second volume will be coming soon! |
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Body Language by Macjob on Jan 20, 2018
On Saturday, January 20th, 2018, we had an exceptionally interesting presentation about Body Language.
As graphologists, we are all aware of the saying: "Its Not What a Person Says, but How He Says It." The way in which a person writes is all posturing, motives, and both conscious and unconscious habits that reveal a lot about the writer. This is the written word...but what about the unwritten posturing, motives and both conscious and unconscious habits....That's the study of Body Language!
Oladipupo Macjob presented a wonderful exploration of the topic of human movement and its everyday relationship to what we have to say without words. He related this to how we look at a handwriting sample, and the need to remember that the human brain cannot absorb everything at first glance.
Since there is currently no injection, medication, immunization or vaccination against deception in life, your key respite is skills in Body language.
As graphologists, we are all aware of the saying: "Its Not What a Person Says, but How He Says It." The way in which a person writes is all posturing, motives, and both conscious and unconscious habits that reveal a lot about the writer. This is the written word...but what about the unwritten posturing, motives and both conscious and unconscious habits....That's the study of Body Language!
Oladipupo Macjob presented a wonderful exploration of the topic of human movement and its everyday relationship to what we have to say without words. He related this to how we look at a handwriting sample, and the need to remember that the human brain cannot absorb everything at first glance.
Since there is currently no injection, medication, immunization or vaccination against deception in life, your key respite is skills in Body language.
Research Opportunity that Pays, by Dr. Ellen Bowers on December 14, 2017
On Thursday, December 14th, 2017, please join us for an interesting evening about obtaining up to $5,000.00 in research grant money for graphology!
This opportunity does not happen every day. We want to make you aware that the funds are there, and the research is needed. So, come, join us and learn how you can apply for this grant! See how you need to prepare, and what kind of help you will need to achieve this grant. The RFP (Request for Proposals) of the research grant opens up in July 2018, so preparation should begin now. This is the only known Graphology Research grant.
Research has been an issue in recent years. Graphology has not kept up with research and validity testing, as have the other academic sciences in the field of behavior and human expressions. Here's your opportunity to make a difference by conducting research for graphology, and earn some money in the process.
This opportunity does not happen every day. We want to make you aware that the funds are there, and the research is needed. So, come, join us and learn how you can apply for this grant! See how you need to prepare, and what kind of help you will need to achieve this grant. The RFP (Request for Proposals) of the research grant opens up in July 2018, so preparation should begin now. This is the only known Graphology Research grant.
Research has been an issue in recent years. Graphology has not kept up with research and validity testing, as have the other academic sciences in the field of behavior and human expressions. Here's your opportunity to make a difference by conducting research for graphology, and earn some money in the process.
"Intuition" with Sandra Foote, November 16, 2017
On Thursday, November 16th, 2017, Sandra Foote, CGA, will present for us on the signs and interpretations for "Intuition." Sandra has been a handwriting specialist for over 25 years. Her focus is on personalities and how writers relate to each other. Intuition is also an interest to Sandra, and this interest inspired her to study the subject of intuition. This study combined with the study of handwriting is helpful in explaining the different types of intuition and how it is evident in each writer.
Intuitive thinking is one way of determining the handwriter's thought processes.
By definition, Intuition is the knowing or learning of something without conscious use of reasoning; an immediate understanding. This type of writer will have the innate ability to perceive or know things without consciously building reasons to come to that conclusion. It is not always a sign for high intelligence, rather it is a different way the writer perceives the world around himself.
There are several indicators in the handwriting; and, there are things in the handwriting that can modify our perception of these "intuition" traits.
Please join us for this wonderful presentation on November 16th, 2017 at 6PM Pacific (that's 7 PM Mountain, 8PM Central, and 9PM Eastern.)
Intuitive thinking is one way of determining the handwriter's thought processes.
By definition, Intuition is the knowing or learning of something without conscious use of reasoning; an immediate understanding. This type of writer will have the innate ability to perceive or know things without consciously building reasons to come to that conclusion. It is not always a sign for high intelligence, rather it is a different way the writer perceives the world around himself.
There are several indicators in the handwriting; and, there are things in the handwriting that can modify our perception of these "intuition" traits.
Please join us for this wonderful presentation on November 16th, 2017 at 6PM Pacific (that's 7 PM Mountain, 8PM Central, and 9PM Eastern.)
The Legacy of Willy Schoenfeld Continues, By Susanne Shapiro, Oct 21, 2017
Willy Schoenfeld was an amazing graphologist. His death in Auschwitz was a real tragedy, and a loss to this field. He had hidden his research, his books and letters before he was made to leave Czechoslovakia. His friend knew where, and was asked to carry on his work after the war.
Willy was personally knew some of the other great graphologists, like Sonneman. His collection of letters contains correspondence from Pulver, Klages, Pophal and others that created theories and principles we that use today in handwriting analysis. Susanne inherited the collection from Willy’s friend. For years, she has been working to translate the fragile papers, research, letters and more from Czech and German to English. She shared with us some more of this collection today. Part 1 of the presentation was in January of this year. This one continues the works and life of Willy. Most of the papers are in German. If you are fluent, and would like to help with this project, Please contact Susanne! She would love to hear from you. Email [email protected] for her contact info. |
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Marcel Elfers: "Statement Analysis of George Zimmerman Case" September 21, 2017
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On February 26, 2012, Treyvon Martin (an African American high school student) made the fatal mistake of taking a short cut through the neighborhood of George Zimmerman. Zimmerman shot and killed him. In July 2013, Zimmerman was acquitted of second-degree murder. This controversial case has made headlines for years.
Marcel Elfers will demonstrate, with the handwriting and linguistics used in the Zimmerman police report, how Statement Analysis works. Marcel has a fantastic way of explaining this process. |
Iris Hatfield: "The Seven Human Resource Essentials" August 17, 2017
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Iris Hatfield presented for us on Thursday, August 17, 2017 regarding the use of graphology as a consultant to Human Resources.
With 48 years experience as a professional graphologist, Iris brings a wealth of knowledge from her specialty to the area of personnel selection. Since 1969, Iris has done personnel evaluations to prospective employers of more than 44,000 people. She also operates the Human Graphics Center for research and information, which houses the largest selection of handwriting samples available. And, Iris created the New American Cursive penmanship program to help children, and adults, learn to write in cursive with an easy style of connected letters. |
Lower Case "i" with Linda Larson, July 15, 2017
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Please join us on Saturday, July 15, at 11:00 AM Pacific (that's 12 PM Mountain, 1 PM Central, and 2 PM Eastern) as we welcome from Linda Larson and her discussion on how we view the lower case letter "i" for a better understanding of our writer.
There's volumes written about the capital and Personal Pronoun I, but the lower case letter also carries great significance when viewed with the rest of the writing. Come, explore this concept with us for a better understanding of the personality revealed in the script. Linda brings several excellent samples in illustration of the lower case i in action. Linda will also be presenting at the AHAF Conference in October of this year! |
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The Zones, Mapping Out Your Life with Valerie Weil, June 15, 2017
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Most graphologists only look at the Upper Zone, Lower, Zone and Middle Zone. But there is so much more in the topography of the writing: Longitude and Latitude, Rivers, Plains, Hooded Structures, and more. Taking a look at how the natural, and sometimes unnatural, peaks and valleys come together to tell your personal story. And its all there, if you can read the maps!
Join us for this rather interesting on taking it back to basics with Zones, and pumping it up to something rather revealing! |
Health Factors as seen in the handwriting with Sandra Foote, May 18, 2017
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As graphologists, there are many things we can see about the health of our writers. The sore feet, the aching back, the sore stomach, the headache are just some of the things we can see.
But ethics require us to reveal what the handwriting says and respect the boundaries. Every good graphologist knows what those boundaries are, and should be able to relate only some of their findings to the client. Its in knowing the difference that counts. Come and see where these indicators are hidden in the script! Learn where to find the indicators, what you can say about them, and when they may be important to the client! |
"What to Say Instead" By Linda Larson April 22, 2017
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One of the most challenging things we (as graphologists) have to learn is what to say, when, how, and to whom.
As graphologists, we must always remember that behind each individual handwriting sample is a real, live Person. Our word choices can make a very big impact on their psyche. Come explore with us the dos and don'ts and the whys; and, how to make better, softer, and more useful word choices when we report on any handwriting, verbally or written! |
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Reed Hayes on Forensic Handwriting Examination
The AHAF Online Chapter welcomes Reed Hayes, CG, CDE on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 6 PM (Pacific time).
Many graphologists want to know why there is such a difference between the two disciplines of Handwriting Analysis as a graphologist and Handwriting Analysis as a Document Examiner. Reed will cover some of the basic principles of questioned document work, how graphology differs from forensic handwriting examination, and where the two are similar. He will also share some of his more interesting cases, gleaned from 25-plus years of forensic handwriting and document examination. Reed hails from Honolulu, Hawaii where he functions as a handwriting and document examiner. He has studied handwriting for over four decades, and has worked internationally as a handwriting analyst, including acting as a consultant for the book and video production of The Diary of Jack the Ripper as well as the book Alexander Cartwright: The life Behind the Baseball Legend. He has also examined and rendered opinions on the questioned will of Queen Lili’uokalani, Hawaii’s last reigning monarch. |
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Reed was certified as a Graphoanalyst (handwriting analyst) in 1971 and received a master’s certificate in Graphoanalysis in 1986. He is a graduate of the Andrew Bradley Training Course in Forensic Document Examination (beginning and advanced) and holds certification from the National Association of Document Examiners (re-certified, 2005) and a certificate of training from the American Institute of Applied Science. He has worked closely for many years with Graphoanalyst Kim Iannetta and a team of psychologists and statisticians at Hawaii State Hospital on a research project related to identification of potential dangerousness via handwriting. He is a member of the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation and the National Association of Document Examiners and is president of the Hawaii Chapter IGAS.
Reed utilizes his handwriting analysis skills in questioned handwriting and document examination as well as personnel selection, jury screening and litigation support. He is the author and co-author of several books, including Written in Crime, Between the Lines and Guide to Children’s Handwriting. His most recent book is Forensic Handwriting Examination: A Definitive Guide.
He currently teaches a distance course in forensic document examination and has students in the U.S., England, Ireland and Australia. He has presented numerous seminars and workshops about handwriting throughout the U.S. and has been a guest speaker at the British Institute of Graphologists and the Association of Qualified Graphologists in London.
In addition to anything handwriting related, his personal interests include genealogical research.
Please join us on On Saturday, February 18th, at 11:00 AM Pacific! (That's 2PM Eastern; 1PM Central, Noon Mountain times). Hope to see you then!
Reed utilizes his handwriting analysis skills in questioned handwriting and document examination as well as personnel selection, jury screening and litigation support. He is the author and co-author of several books, including Written in Crime, Between the Lines and Guide to Children’s Handwriting. His most recent book is Forensic Handwriting Examination: A Definitive Guide.
He currently teaches a distance course in forensic document examination and has students in the U.S., England, Ireland and Australia. He has presented numerous seminars and workshops about handwriting throughout the U.S. and has been a guest speaker at the British Institute of Graphologists and the Association of Qualified Graphologists in London.
In addition to anything handwriting related, his personal interests include genealogical research.
Please join us on On Saturday, February 18th, at 11:00 AM Pacific! (That's 2PM Eastern; 1PM Central, Noon Mountain times). Hope to see you then!
February 18, 2017: Linda Green on "Visual, Audio, Kinetic, as seen in the Handwriting"
Linda Green, CG presented on different styles of thinking/learning and how they display in our handwriting.
Based on How to Analyze Handwriting by Hal Falcon, Ph.D. (1964), the title of the talk will be "Are you Eye-minded, Ear-minded or Action-minded?" In other words are you a visual, auditory or a kinesthetic (VAK) type?
We talked about the characteristics of these three types and how we can identify them in handwriting. Knowing how to spot these types might apply to vocational guidance or personnel selection. This can be a fun icebreaker and interesting topic of discussion at a party or when doing quickie analyses. Make sure you have unlined paper and a pen handy! Test your own writing!
Based on How to Analyze Handwriting by Hal Falcon, Ph.D. (1964), the title of the talk will be "Are you Eye-minded, Ear-minded or Action-minded?" In other words are you a visual, auditory or a kinesthetic (VAK) type?
We talked about the characteristics of these three types and how we can identify them in handwriting. Knowing how to spot these types might apply to vocational guidance or personnel selection. This can be a fun icebreaker and interesting topic of discussion at a party or when doing quickie analyses. Make sure you have unlined paper and a pen handy! Test your own writing!
Jan 21, 2017: Susanne Shapiro on The Legacy of Willy Schoenfeld
Willy Schoenfeld in Prague, circa 1937
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Susanne Shapiro presented on the wonderful collection that is the Legacy of Willy Schoenfeld. Susanne was presented with the collection in 2007 by Dr. Gottfried Bloch, an associate who was in the Concentration Camp with Willy during WWII.
Willy did not survive the atrocities of the concentration camps of WWII, but his contributions to Handwriting Analysis, and the materials he managed to collect, perfect and move into safer hands, has lived on. Susanne will tell us about the Legacy of the Willy Schoenfeld collections. She has been working on this project for years, and has some pretty amazing things for us in her presentation. Susanne says: "I am honored to have inherited Willy's vast library, which includes his scrapbook with newspaper articles. He, and other Graphologists, wrote between 1930 and the end of WW2. Included in his collection are documents and letters, partly in Czech which have not yet been translated. One of his most important contributions, "Tuberculosis", Character and Handwriting" is all in German! I have a lot of work to preserve these documents and translate them. I look forward to spilling some beans about Willy and his legacy on Jan 21st, even though these beans are not yet fully cooked." |
Dec 15, 2016: August Meyer on Gang Symbols and Graffiti
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The AHAF Online Chapter group welcomes August Meyer on Thursday, December 15th, 2016 at 6:00 PM, Pacific. August will be sharing his experiences with symbols and how they relate to gang codes in handwriting and grafitti.
August will show how these symbols tend to pop up in the writings of gang members on street signs, buildings, even playgrounds to mark territories; and in their own handwriting and even tattoos. He will cover major gangs and their affiliations and how to identify these based on the symbols present. He will show us some of these from actual gang members. Please join us on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 6:00 PM Pacific! (That's 9PM Eastern; 8PM Central, 7 PM Mountain times). |
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Nov 17, 2016: Marcel Elfers on the JonBenet Ramsey Case
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The AHAF Online Chapter group welcomes Marcel Elfers on Thursday, November 17th, 2016 at 6:00 PM, Pacific. Marcel will be sharing samples and discussing the very controversial "Jon Benet Ramsey Case."
Marcel is an excellent graphologist, forensic document examiner and behavior profiler. He has provided online classes in learning the Enneagram and how it can be used to compliment handwriting analysis for a better character assessment. Using his skills, Marcel will discuss the ransom note and some of the particulars of the mysterious murder that has been in the news recently. This unsolved case is now 20 years old. |
Oct 15, 2016: Ruth Holmes on "Jury Consultation"
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The AHAF Online Chapter group welcomed Ruth Holmes on Saturday, October 15th, 2016 at 11AM Pacific. Ruth presented on: "Jury Selection."
Ruth Holmes, CDE, is a professional handwriting and document examiner whose forensic and employment consulting firm, Pentec, Inc., in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, advises individual, legal and corporate clients in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Ruth is a Certified Document Examiner by the National Association of Document Examiners and Board Certified by the American College of Forensic Examiners. She is court qualified as an expert witness in Federal, state and local courts. She is also a member of the American Society of Trial Consultants. As a trial consultant, Ruth will provide an overview of the whys and hows handwriting analysis can assist in the jury selection process. A delightful speaker, Ruth has a wealth of experiences to use in demonstration of how this process works. |
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September 15, 2016: "Great Report Writing for all Graphologists" by Valerie Weil
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The AHAF Online Chapter group welcomes one of our own for our September meeting. Valerie Weil, will be presenting on "Great Report Writing for all Graphologists."
Its true that most graphology schools never covered the proper way to create a report. Yet, AHAF Certification has certain requirements, including report writing, that are necessary to pass. These requirements are not just for the exam students, but should fill the need of professionalism and standards for all Graphologists. Val says "I know when I took the exam, I had trouble with concepts asked in the reports, like coping skills, drives and motivations: how to find them, what to say about them, and understanding why these were important to the report. I found out, and put all of this, and more, into this wonderful presentation!" Val will walk you through all the necessary steps as outlined by the AHAF Certification requirements, help you cover all the basics for each type of report, offer some wonderful tips, how-to's, and even some sage advice. Join us! |
August 18, 2016: Sheila Lowe presents "First Ladies"
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The Online Chapter welcomes author and handwriting expert, Sheila Lowe on Thursday, August 18th, 2016 at 6:00 PM for her presentation on the Handwriting of First Ladies.
This very interesting topic covers the strengths and personalities of the women leaders of the United States during times of war, hardship and change. Come, join us as Sheila walks us through a personal tour of American history through personalities and histories of our First Ladies. Join us on Thursday, August 18th at 6:00 PM Pacific! (That's 9PM Eastern; 8PM Central, 7PM Mountain times) |
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July 23rd, 2016: Noorah Kareem on Art Therapy Doodles and Drawings
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Our July 23rd speaker will be presenting on Doodles and Drawings. Noorah Kareem uses Art Therapy in her own practice.
Noorah walks us through the applications of pen-stroke on paper in the clinical applications of art therapy. She describes how personality, strengths and weaknesses, and self image can be seen in the drawings as well as in handwriting. Please join us for this very enlightening presentation! |
June 16th Meeting: Linda Larson presented on "Forms and Fonts"
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Linda Larson will be our featured speaker this month, Thursday, June 16th, at 6PM PDT.
Integrating personality preferences and technology, Linda will guide us through the the psychology of our selection computer Fonts. Just as we all have our own style, and we prefer selected Forms in handwriting, we also choose specific Fonts for the same reasons. This is an interesting topic, and will certainly be enlightening. Hope you can make it! |
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Marcel Elfers: "One Reason" Motivation/Drive behind your personality type
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There is only One Reason why people like you. We all have a core need; and meeting that need is imperative for us to feel validated. The presentation "One Reason" explores what, why, and how we think. We all reveal ourselves in everything we do, or don't.
Personality and behavioral expert, and teacher of the Enneagram, Marcel Elfers presents a wonderful description of the basic types of personalities and what that One Reason is! We looked at motivation, and how it applies to what we say, how we dress, and even how we write. May 19, 2016 |
Dr. Ellen Bowers describes her "Research into the Personal Pronoun I"
Dr. Ellen Bowers has been researching the Personal Pronoun I. Come and see how to approach research, how to create a proper hypothesis and how to conduct your own graphological research project by her example. Ellen will show us how much she has accomplished on her own research project in this excellent demonstration!
Join us on Saturday April 16, at 11AM PDT. |
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Dave Grayson: "Intelligence in the Handwriting"
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March 17, 2016
Join us as Dave Grayson provides a very interesting and often amusing talk that demonstrates "Intelligence in the Handwriting." Dave will walk us through the various types of intelligence, how intelligence is measured, and where we can see it in the various handwritten indicators. Dave has plenty of samples to show us the where, and how, to find them. |
Annette Poizner: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Minds, on Feb. 18, 2016
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Annette Poizner shared symbolism and writing cultures that influence our present day views in graphology, on Thursday, February 18th at 6:00 PM PST.
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Minds: Exploring how Chinese medicine and Jewish mysticism help us interpret handwritings and early memories Together we explored the way Kabbalah and Traditional Chinese Medicine's Five Element Theory helped us decipher handwriting and early memories to unearth core personality patterns. We analyzed a protocol and watched how these ancient traditions guide our interpretive process and teach core truths about the human condition. |
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January 16, 2016 Edda Manley presents Handwriting in Comics and Cartoons
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Edda provided a truly wonderful presentation about finding "handwriting" in the comics and cartoons of the day. Topic issues and timely reminders of generations of tongue-in-cheek or down-right satire were captured in the "Funny Pages" of newpapers, magazines and periodicals. Edda saved them all! What a brilliant and fun way to review the lighter side of how people perceive handwriting and handwriting analysis! This presentation came with three handouts!
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Statement Analysis, by Mark McClish, November 19, 2015
Please join us for this exciting chapter meeting on "Statement Analysis" by the author and creator, Mark McClish on Thursday, November 19th, 2015 at 6:00 PM Pacific / 9:00 PM Eastern.
Mark has worked with the Secret Service, and the US Marshall's. In 1993 he was promoted to Instructor/Inspector for the US Marshall's Training Academy. His specialty was teaching interviewing techniques. Having studied deceptive statements and conducted research on deceit, Mark developed the now copyrighted system of "Statement Analysis" used by many researchers and police departments around the globe. He is the author of the books I Know You Are Lying and Don't Be Deceived. He also developed the Statement Analyzer which is software that will analyze a statement for deception. Using Linguistics (key words and phrases), and Storytelling Formula's (the ratio of beginning, middle and end), handwriting analysis, and the "huh" factor, Mark has developed a system of spotting a liar with 91% average for accuracy. The average Lie-Detection is only 54% accurate. (*Pamela Meyers, "Liespotting.") Please join us as we welcome Mark for this very interesting presentation on Statement Analysis! Don't forget, this is "live", Thursday, November 19, at 6PM Pacific / 9 PM Eastern! Video copies of this presentation will only be made available to AHAF Online Chapter members. If you are not already on the email list, just let Val know you want to be included ([email protected]) See you there! |
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"Research" By Dr. Jane Yank, October 17, 2015
We all know that handwriting demonstrates personality, intellect, energy, and even health. Prove it! Site your evidence.
For years, graphology has been called a pseudoscience because there is not enough empirical evidence to substantiate what we know to be accurate.
Everyone in the graphology communities should know of the research efforts that are being conducted to validate graphology. And, we should all be willing to assist in that research. Its been a long while since regular research has been conducted or its empirical findings published.
But research is not as exciting, and therefore doesn't get enough attention. Help change that, join us. Come and find out what is going on with research today, how to conduct quality research, and see what opportunities we have for you to participate.
Dr. Jane Yank, our AHAF Research Chair, will guide us through what is good research, how to conduct it, and what to do with it to get support and assistance along the way.
Join us on Saturday, October 17th at 11 AM Pacific / 2 PM Eastern! If you are not already on the email list, just let Val know you want to be included ([email protected])
For years, graphology has been called a pseudoscience because there is not enough empirical evidence to substantiate what we know to be accurate.
Everyone in the graphology communities should know of the research efforts that are being conducted to validate graphology. And, we should all be willing to assist in that research. Its been a long while since regular research has been conducted or its empirical findings published.
But research is not as exciting, and therefore doesn't get enough attention. Help change that, join us. Come and find out what is going on with research today, how to conduct quality research, and see what opportunities we have for you to participate.
Dr. Jane Yank, our AHAF Research Chair, will guide us through what is good research, how to conduct it, and what to do with it to get support and assistance along the way.
Join us on Saturday, October 17th at 11 AM Pacific / 2 PM Eastern! If you are not already on the email list, just let Val know you want to be included ([email protected])
"Quickie Analysis" by Linda Larson September 18, 2015
Whether you are analyzing handwriting at high school graduation parties, executive events, data processing conferences or somebody says "Here's my handwriting, what does it tell you?", you probably want to say something. Whether you are a person who does not think handwriting should be used at casual events, or you enjoy such interactions, you need some tools when put in this situation.
If you want to have a better idea about how to approach quickie analyses, and get to the heart of a writing, and what pitfalls to avoid, what you need for a reasonable sample of writing, and when to "just say no", you will be glad to attend Thursday evening's AHAF Online Chapter meeting. Between knowing where to begin with a writing, and what the technical limitations are, (such as how many writings can reasonably be done in an hour), Linda can fill you in on what you need to know.
Linda will review some of the tactful ways of of conducting the "quickie" analysis by describing what is needed, what is to be avoided, and what can make this first experience into graphology meaningful for someone.
If you want to have a better idea about how to approach quickie analyses, and get to the heart of a writing, and what pitfalls to avoid, what you need for a reasonable sample of writing, and when to "just say no", you will be glad to attend Thursday evening's AHAF Online Chapter meeting. Between knowing where to begin with a writing, and what the technical limitations are, (such as how many writings can reasonably be done in an hour), Linda can fill you in on what you need to know.
Linda will review some of the tactful ways of of conducting the "quickie" analysis by describing what is needed, what is to be avoided, and what can make this first experience into graphology meaningful for someone.
Relationship Dynamics by Marcel Elfers August 20, 2015
Everyone of us has a number of relationships. You were once a child. You had parents, perhaps siblings, and cousins and friends. You learned, shared secrets, and explored the world around you. You went to school, so you had teachers and classmates. You may or may not have had your first kiss. You selected a course of life that may have created new alliances (college, military, professional, etc.)
The sum of our experiences, how we absorb that information and use it to keep us going, lays the blueprints for the relationships we develop as an adult.
Master behavior profiler, Marcel Elfers, will demonstrate just how we understand relationships work with ourselves and others. "Behavior is a repetitive response to our internal dialogue. What we feel and think determines what we do. When you understand the core perspective of someone, you can influence them with integrity."
Marcel Elfers website http://tremendalist.weebly.com/ offers access to his book and information about his 6-week course in understanding personalities, motivations, style of thinking, and more!
The sum of our experiences, how we absorb that information and use it to keep us going, lays the blueprints for the relationships we develop as an adult.
Master behavior profiler, Marcel Elfers, will demonstrate just how we understand relationships work with ourselves and others. "Behavior is a repetitive response to our internal dialogue. What we feel and think determines what we do. When you understand the core perspective of someone, you can influence them with integrity."
Marcel Elfers website http://tremendalist.weebly.com/ offers access to his book and information about his 6-week course in understanding personalities, motivations, style of thinking, and more!
"Journal Writing" by Dr. Donna Whipple July 18, 2015
Journal writing can be an easy way for self reminders, or a diary of things accomplished today. We can shout out on paper what we could not shout out aloud. Journaling allows us to write out our feelings, our frustrations, as well as set goals and expectations, and even some reminders for things we need to improve upon. When you see your record of daily journal entries, it can be a catalyst to obtaining a new understanding of the self, the whole person that created the writing.
Come and explore a bit of the mind behind the handwriting as we learn more about Journal Writing from psychologist, Dr. Donna Whipple. Join us on Saturday, July 18, 2015 as we welcome Donna, presenting “Journal Writing, an Exploration of Self.”
Come and explore a bit of the mind behind the handwriting as we learn more about Journal Writing from psychologist, Dr. Donna Whipple. Join us on Saturday, July 18, 2015 as we welcome Donna, presenting “Journal Writing, an Exploration of Self.”
June 18th, 2015 6PM Pacific: Linda Larson on "Space, the First Frontier"
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Linda Larson filled in for another speaker on short notice, but made a big impact on all of us!
Her topic was "Space, the First Frontier." The first impression we notice with handwriting is the use of space; or how much of it we fill with ink and how much of it we leave open. With some wonderful samples to illustrate her points, Linda was able to help navigate us through the various types of "space" for all handwriting analysts to examine. It was indeed a great Space Exploration for all of us, novice or professional! If you want to see the video of this excellent presentation, please email Val at [email protected] |
May 21st, 2015 6 PM Pacific: Annette Poizner on "Projective Storytelling"
Annette Poizner
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The presentation was an amazing demonstration on "Projective Storytelling." Annette convincingly showed us that the addition of creative storytelling can tell us more about the individual, for a more rounded assessment of character and development. And it also provides us with an excellent handwriting sample.
The demonstration provided the instructions the individuals were given about creating a story. And, then, Annette shared samples and discussions about the writings. We reviewed the handwriting, as well as symbolism, linguistics, and meanings in the script. If you want to view the video of this truly wonderful presentation, please email our chapter secretary at [email protected] |
April 16, 2015 6PM Pacific: Linda Green on the AHAF Library, HARL, and more!
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Linda Green, is the Librarian for the AHAF Library. Well, that's one of her many hats. Over the course of the past few years in that position, Linda was put in charge of the daunting task of physically "moving" the AHAF library.
As a result, all items in the vast AHAF Library are in the process of being categorized, labeled, and made available online in a number of ways: some are formatted for immediate download in email, others are for loan by mail through a lending library; and some (for which we have extra copies) are available for sale and shipped as ordered. In addition to a large collection of hardbound and paperback books, many little known monographs and limited publications are, for the first time, becoming accessible though the brand new online access to our new Library. There's so much in the library regarding research, methods, and viewpoints, and even a few hidden treasures. Linda noted that Bob Beckman's vast library, the HARL (Handwriting Analysis Research Library) is amazing, but work needs to be done to save it. It has been idle for a decade and the work Bob had done was incredible in collecting all these materials, articles, notes, publications, monographs, and books. Anthony Brochetelli is helping with scanning some of the papers. Linda will be visiting the Library in Massachusetts again next month to continue work on just recording the catalogs. More to come! In demonstration of some of the amazing works available in our AHAF Library, member Mathew Thomas provided us with a book report. Linda provided us with the access information for the library: (log in at www.ahafhandwriting.org, select Education and Research, select Research Library. There you will find all sorts of information about the library. Then, click on the URL link to the AHAF Library online Catalog for all published books that have and ISBN number. There are more older books that cannot be circulated, and there are plenty of monographs that area also available. As the Monographs do not have ISBN numbers, the titles/content/author information is available in a spreadsheet. Simply click on the Searchable Spreadsheet for Monographs" to see what you can order! This is all at your fingertips, and most for little to no cost to you! How cool is that! If you want the video of this presentation and a copy of the handouts, please email secretary [email protected] |
2015 March 19, 2015: Val Weil on "Draw Me a Tree"
"Draw Me a Tree"
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Filling in for Linda Larson for this March presentation, Val Weil talked about how sketch drawings apply the same interpretive techniques used in handwriting analysis with regards to placement on the page, depth of pressure and where pressure changes, Zones, Slants, connectivity, overstepping boundaries, etc. Val also provided resources for additional readying into this really interesting topic.
Not being able to chew bubblegum and walk at the same time, Val forgot to hit "record" for her own presentation. So there is no video of this meeting. Instead, she has made her PowerPoint of this presentation available to all who ask for it. Email Val at [email protected] |
2015 February 19: Roger Rubin on "Persona in the Handwriting"
Thursday, February 19th, 2015, at 6PM Pacific (9PM Eastern)
Roger Rubin was our guest speaker for our February meeting. Roger brings insightful dynamics to connecting handwriting analysis and key personality issues. Using samples for demonstration, Roger explains how to connect the dots provided by the clues in the writing for a fuller and richer understanding of the person who wrote it. Roger concentrated this presentation to "Persona" in the handwriting.
For a video link to this meeting, please contact Val Weil.
Roger Rubin was our guest speaker for our February meeting. Roger brings insightful dynamics to connecting handwriting analysis and key personality issues. Using samples for demonstration, Roger explains how to connect the dots provided by the clues in the writing for a fuller and richer understanding of the person who wrote it. Roger concentrated this presentation to "Persona" in the handwriting.
For a video link to this meeting, please contact Val Weil.
2015, January 17th: Edda Manley on the "State of Handwriting Today."
Edda Manley
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Handwriting expert, Edda Manley, provided insight into the issues facing the use and future use of cursive handwriting today. The lack of penmanship education in schools today is only a portion of the problem, and the lack of required usage (practice) has decreased the importance of writing. Children are not learning to hold their pencils, how to make their letter formations or how to use appropriate margins and spacing. Most students will print, only because it is more familiar to them since writing is not a requirement. Graphic maturity is at an all time low.
We can make a difference! We can bring awareness to the use of cursive writing, offer coaching, offer courses at local colleges and libraries...and bring awareness to the issues. Email [email protected] for the video. |
2014, December 18th: Gayna Scott presents Campaign for Cursive
Chair of the Campaign for Cursive movement, Gayna Scott, came to present some of the great activities the group is doing to promote handwriting and to share some wonderful progress that the Campaign for Cursive has made in recent months. Just in time to prepare for our own National Handwriting Day events, Gayna offered ideas and suggestions that we can do. The group has a brand new website, an awesome new logo, a lot of new and national support and the momentum is growing. In May, Gayna and Sheila Lowe will present at the Conference for WIMA (creator of "National Handwriting Day").
Join the movement! Contact [email protected] For a copy of the video, email [email protected]
Join the movement! Contact [email protected] For a copy of the video, email [email protected]
November 20th: Handwriting Samples, Group Discussion
Join us on Thursday, November 20, 2014 6:00 PM Pacific, as we discuss a variety of interesting Handwriting Samples.
Our scheduled lecturer, Jim Commandant, is under the weather. He says he would like to reschedule his prepared presentation "Every BODY is Talking," about understanding body movements in behavior. Body language is a fascinating subject. Handwriting, too, is a behavior. Jim is always interesting and thorough, so I am sure his presentation will be wonderful. I will be happy to keep you posted when we can have Jim present this for us. In the mean time, please keep Jim in your thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
Instead, we will take advantage of our education in Handwriting Analysis and discuss a variety of submitted handwriting samples. If you have a sample to share, please email it to Val for display and discussion during our Thursday night meeting. This is a great way to learn from each other and share ideas. Please join us!
Bring a Friend. Let Val know the email address of a friend to make sure they can sit in on our session, too! Guests can visit twice, without any strings attached, just to come and see what we are all about.
We use Zoom.us video conferencing...so the meeting is online, on your computer, at your house. How convenient is that! If you are not already on our meeting list, contact AHAF Online Chapter Secretary, Val Weil, at [email protected], to be added.
Join us!
Our scheduled lecturer, Jim Commandant, is under the weather. He says he would like to reschedule his prepared presentation "Every BODY is Talking," about understanding body movements in behavior. Body language is a fascinating subject. Handwriting, too, is a behavior. Jim is always interesting and thorough, so I am sure his presentation will be wonderful. I will be happy to keep you posted when we can have Jim present this for us. In the mean time, please keep Jim in your thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
Instead, we will take advantage of our education in Handwriting Analysis and discuss a variety of submitted handwriting samples. If you have a sample to share, please email it to Val for display and discussion during our Thursday night meeting. This is a great way to learn from each other and share ideas. Please join us!
Bring a Friend. Let Val know the email address of a friend to make sure they can sit in on our session, too! Guests can visit twice, without any strings attached, just to come and see what we are all about.
We use Zoom.us video conferencing...so the meeting is online, on your computer, at your house. How convenient is that! If you are not already on our meeting list, contact AHAF Online Chapter Secretary, Val Weil, at [email protected], to be added.
Join us!
October 18, 2014: Sheila Lowe presents:
"How to Make Money as a Graphologist"
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Well, you've spent a lot of time learning, collected a lot of books, and you now know a lot about handwriting analysis and personality. Now what?
How can you make money as a graphologist? Simply knowing who might need your services, how to market yourself, where to target your skills and exposure could make all the difference. Join us Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 11 AM Pacific as Sheila Lowe provides sound advice and creative ideas for us to consider when selling our handwriting analysis abilities. Sheila Lowe is a master of graphology, marketing, and ethics. She can demonstrate to you the simple steps you need to take and can help you define your limitations to your advantage. Please join us for our October meeting of the AHAF Online Chapter! The meeting is ONLINE, so, technically, it's at your house. How convenient is that! This presentation was recorded. To request a download, please send your email request to [email protected] |
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September 18, 2014 "Social Media" by Theresa Ortega
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Phone Books are old school, newspaper and magazines are disappearing. So, where do you go to advertise your handwriting analysis abilities? How do you create and keep on online presence? Are you Social Media challenged?
Theresa Ortega explained why social media is so important these days, how to master it to your advantage, how to keep it fresh, inviting, and to draw interest. Her wonderful presentation is recorded, and available by emailing [email protected]. |
August 21, 2014 Annette Poizner on "Early Recollection Tests and Graphology"
Annette Poizner, MSSW, EdD, RSW.
Annette Poizner presented: "Revelation of Self: Using Graphology and The Earliest Recollection Test to Deepen our Understanding." Annette uses graphology in her own private psychology practice as a projective diagnostic tool. She is the only graphologist today who has written a book that is used as an academic textbook in universities and colleges. A celebrated lecturer, book author and newspaper contributor, Annette uses and shares her vast knowledge of handwriting analysis. Her lecture compared other tools for evaluating, projective testing, and recollection assessments to help find the core issues of the client.
Her wonderful presentation was recorded. Email [email protected] to get the video link!
Her wonderful presentation was recorded. Email [email protected] to get the video link!
July 19, 2014 Val Weil on "Spree and Serial Killers: At the Hands of Evil"
There are no set list of indicators that can tell you who is a serial killer by their writing. However, handwriting is a behavior. Each and every person expresses themselves differently, and these differences reflect the writer's attitude, behavior and personality.
Come, join us July 19th at 11AM PDT for an adventure on the dark side where we will be learning about bad behavior and how it is often expressed in handwriting.
Graphologists learn patterns, and they learn a lot about a person's behavior. As with most patterns of behavior, you can tell so many things about the person by their handwriting. Unlike verbal and body language which are conscious acts, many details in behavior are unconsciously expressed. A trained graphologist can reveal more details of personality and behavior from the person's handwriting.
Explore the Red Flags in handwriting, and what behaviors they represent. Look for combinations of red flags and understand what they mean to the writer, and to the graphologist. Val's presentation has many samples to illustrate the patterns and red flags. Join us!
Come, join us July 19th at 11AM PDT for an adventure on the dark side where we will be learning about bad behavior and how it is often expressed in handwriting.
Graphologists learn patterns, and they learn a lot about a person's behavior. As with most patterns of behavior, you can tell so many things about the person by their handwriting. Unlike verbal and body language which are conscious acts, many details in behavior are unconsciously expressed. A trained graphologist can reveal more details of personality and behavior from the person's handwriting.
Explore the Red Flags in handwriting, and what behaviors they represent. Look for combinations of red flags and understand what they mean to the writer, and to the graphologist. Val's presentation has many samples to illustrate the patterns and red flags. Join us!
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For the video of this presentation, or to contact Val directly, please email [email protected]
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June 19, 2014 Pat Carter on "Working with People"
Come see the positive side of Handwriting Analysis. Pat Carter will present the program "WORKING WITH PEOPLE" for us on Thursday, June 19th, 6PM PDT.
Success in the workplace depends on the ability to understand and communicate with others. Through the method of Handwriting Analysis, a “Work Style of Behavior” emerges that has a direct impact on interpersonal communication, job performance and the ability to achieve goals. Knowledge an understanding of these Work Styles increases motivation and contributes to people working at optimal levels.
A dynamic speaker, Pat works with handwriting to find the positive aspects to assist the individuals and teams find their niche for confident work communications, job performance and abilities to achieve goals. Please join us!
Patricia Carter, CGA, CG - Has provided services to individuals and the business community since 1982. Designed an organizational development program, Understanding and Working With People. Past President of the MA Chapter of IGAS.
Success in the workplace depends on the ability to understand and communicate with others. Through the method of Handwriting Analysis, a “Work Style of Behavior” emerges that has a direct impact on interpersonal communication, job performance and the ability to achieve goals. Knowledge an understanding of these Work Styles increases motivation and contributes to people working at optimal levels.
A dynamic speaker, Pat works with handwriting to find the positive aspects to assist the individuals and teams find their niche for confident work communications, job performance and abilities to achieve goals. Please join us!
Patricia Carter, CGA, CG - Has provided services to individuals and the business community since 1982. Designed an organizational development program, Understanding and Working With People. Past President of the MA Chapter of IGAS.
For the Video of this presentation, or to get contact information for Pat, please email the AHAF Online Chapter secretary, Valerie Weil at [email protected]
May 15, 2014 Trish Towey on "Integrity"
Just to remind you that the AHAF Online Chapter meets next
Thursday, May 15th, at 6:00 PM PDT.
Please join us!
Our program will be presented by Trish Towey, CG on "Integrity" in handwriting. Trish is a certified graphologist and owner of the Insyte Challenge Graphology School.
Analysts are able to access the degree of honesty and integrity of the writer (with great care and sensitivity). It takes up to 5 qualities to add up to any lack of integrity. Come learn what they are!
For the Video of this presentation, or to get contact information for Trish, please email the AHAF Online Chapter secretary, Valerie Weil at [email protected]
Thursday, May 15th, at 6:00 PM PDT.
Please join us!
Our program will be presented by Trish Towey, CG on "Integrity" in handwriting. Trish is a certified graphologist and owner of the Insyte Challenge Graphology School.
Analysts are able to access the degree of honesty and integrity of the writer (with great care and sensitivity). It takes up to 5 qualities to add up to any lack of integrity. Come learn what they are!
For the Video of this presentation, or to get contact information for Trish, please email the AHAF Online Chapter secretary, Valerie Weil at [email protected]
April 19, 2014 Sheila Lowe and Linda Larson on "TED Talk Stories and Samples"
For a whole week, March 17-21, four of our AHAF members braved rigorous 12-hour days providing enlightenment, entertainment, and promotion of Handwriting Analysis at the TED Talks Conference.
TED stands for Technology, Education, and Design. Their Talks are vignettes of 20 minutes or less on the subjects that are changing our world. Some of the greatest innovators of our time are either presenting or attending these conferences. (https://www.ted.com)
Sheila Lowe and Linda Larson provided services to the staff and attendees of the TED Talks Conference in Vancouver, B.C. The Simulcast was held at the Mall of America, Minneapolis, MN USA where Susette Cline and Theresa Ortega were providing the same type of services (although under very different circumstances.)
We are very pleased to have Sheila and Linda present the April 19th meeting about their experiences, war-stories, and share handwriting samples of the movers and shakers that were present for the TED Talks.
For the Video of this presentation, or to get contact information for Sheila or Linda, please email the AHAF Online Chapter Secretary, Val Weil at [email protected].
TED stands for Technology, Education, and Design. Their Talks are vignettes of 20 minutes or less on the subjects that are changing our world. Some of the greatest innovators of our time are either presenting or attending these conferences. (https://www.ted.com)
Sheila Lowe and Linda Larson provided services to the staff and attendees of the TED Talks Conference in Vancouver, B.C. The Simulcast was held at the Mall of America, Minneapolis, MN USA where Susette Cline and Theresa Ortega were providing the same type of services (although under very different circumstances.)
We are very pleased to have Sheila and Linda present the April 19th meeting about their experiences, war-stories, and share handwriting samples of the movers and shakers that were present for the TED Talks.
For the Video of this presentation, or to get contact information for Sheila or Linda, please email the AHAF Online Chapter Secretary, Val Weil at [email protected].
March 20, 2014 Marcel Elfers to present on "Enneagram and Handwriting"
Marcel Elfers is a fantastic presenter. He has an excellent program regarding the Enneagram for Personality. In fact, Marcel will be hosting a 13-week course on the Enneagram that will begin later this Spring.
His presentation on Thursday, March 20, 2014 will demonstrate how the Enneagram (a behavior profiling tool for assessing personality in healthy, average, and unhealthy mental stages) works so very well with Handwriting Analysis. As "Handwriting is a Behavior," this wonderful system can help us, as graphologists, to assist the writer understand how and why they think and react to life the way they do. For the video of this presentation, or to get contact information for Marcel, please email AHAF Online Chapter secretary, Valerie Weil at [email protected] |
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February 20, 2014 Linda Larson to present "Four Elements of the Signature"
Join us on Thursday, Februrary 20th as Linda Larson, CG, presents "Four Elements of the Signature that every Handwriting Analyst Must Know."
We are very pleased to have Linda share this valuable knowledge with us. Packed with signatures for demonstrations, Linda's talk will review the basics of the difference between script and signature, types of signatures, and even environmental factors that affect they way you sign your name.
For the Video of this past presentation, please email AHAF Online Chapter secretary, Val Weil at [email protected]
We are very pleased to have Linda share this valuable knowledge with us. Packed with signatures for demonstrations, Linda's talk will review the basics of the difference between script and signature, types of signatures, and even environmental factors that affect they way you sign your name.
For the Video of this past presentation, please email AHAF Online Chapter secretary, Val Weil at [email protected]
January 23rd, 2014 National Handwriting Day launches the AHAF Online Chapter group
The AHAF online chapter first began on January 23rd (National Handwriting Day). We organized by inviting members of AHAF, as well as members of the online list communications groups for Vanguard, Writefully, and DBTL to videoconference with us. Participants suggested officers, and these were voted on by Email. For the program, Valerie Weil had created a Powerpoint presentation on National Handwriting Day. I am sorry, but we did not record this very first meeting. However, if you want the presentation on National Handwriting Day, just email Val at [email protected]