I.Qualification for Mentor
A. Participating AHAF member for minimum of 3 years
1. Attending conferences, presenting seminars
2. Teaching, participating in local chapter if one is available
3. Knowledge of "Who's Who" in AHAF in order to give help regarding
graphology courses and available teachers
B. If not certified, be knowledgeable of process and requirements and have
"equivalent" background
C. Be familiar with graphology books and booksellers
D. Appreciate the importance of understanding the theories of personality such as
psychoanalytical, developmental, behavioral, abnormal, gestalt, and rational emotive
E. Be knowledgeable about the various uses of professional graphology and/or be able to
direct apprentice to other successful professionals who can share knowledge of their
particular area of expertise
F. Be willing to act as guide/mentor for apprentice in first-time National Conference
attendance
Note: Usually, no more than one apprentice will be assigned to a mentor per year unless
mentor agrees to more. Maximum of 3 applicants at one time.
II. Responsibilities of Mentor
A. Contact apprentice at least every other month to check on progress and answer
questions
B. Monitor study program of apprentice
C. Recommend appropriate graphology books and authors
D. Encourage participation in local chapter (where available)
E. Encourage attendance at National Conferences
F. Provide whatever else seems appropriate to meet the needs of apprentice
Note: Reasonable postage costs and long distance phone calls to apprentice will be
reimbursed to mentor by organization.
III. Procedure for Application to Become Mentor
A. Potential mentor makes application to Education Committee
B. Education Chairperson, in cooperation with local chapter presidents, assigns
apprentice to mentor for one year period. May continue for 2nd year if apprentice requests
and mentor is willing.
