"Our thoughts influence our emotions, which guide our actions, creating a cycle that can be either positive or negative."

At Balance A Quo, we use a wide variety of projective tests and graphic tools to conduct in-depth diagnostics. Our approach is based on the following recognized methods:

• General Graphology – Pedro Foglia
  A comprehensive approach to understanding personality through handwriting.
• Signs of Illness – Pedro Foglia
  Studies graphic signs that may indicate emotional and health conditions.
• Scientific Graphology – Susana Tessoruro
  The scientific application of graphology to achieve precise diagnoses.
• Graphical Projective Tests – Pedro Brabosa & Artur Sales
  A series of graphical projective tests that allow us to analyze the patient's unconscious mind.
• The Person Under the Rain – Silvia M. Querol & Maria I. Chaves Paz Karen Machover
  A graphic projective test that explores the psychology behind drawings and personal symbols.
• Handwriting and Character – J. Crépieux-Jamin
  A classic work linking handwriting with personality traits.
• HTP (House-Tree-Person) – John Buck
  A projective test using drawings of a house, a tree, and a person to assess emotional aspects.
• Handwriting Analysis – Hammer
  The study of handwriting to better understand personal dynamics.
• Max Pulver Test – Max Pulver
  A projective approach based on the analysis of symbols and drawings, revealing hidden aspects of personality.

At Balance A Quo, we use a variety of complementary psychological tests to obtain a more comprehensive evaluation of the patient. Some of our tests include:

• MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) – Hathaway and McKinley
• Rorschach Test (Inkblots) – Hermann Rorschach
• Person Under the Rain Test – Silvia M. Querol and María I. Chaves Paz
• Bender-Gestalt Test – Leland Bender
• Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A) – Max Hamilton
• Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) – Henry Murray
• NEO-PI Personality Inventory – Costa and McCrae
• CAT-H (Children’s Apperception Test – Human Form) – Projective therapy for children.
• Hamilton Depression Scale (HAM-D) – To assess the severity of depressive symptoms.

• At Balance A Quo, we use standardized and widely recognized diagnostic tools to assess the mental health of our patients. Some of the key tools we employ include:
• DSM-5-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, Text Revision)
  A manual used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental disorders. It provides clear criteria for a variety of psychological conditions.
• ICD-11 (International Classification of Diseases, 11th Edition)
  Provides a globally used classification for all diseases and disorders, including mental and behavioral disorders.
• Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
  A tool to measure the severity of anxiety symptoms in patients.
• Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
  Used to assess the severity of depressive symptoms and their impact on the patient’s daily life.
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Scale (PTSD Checklist)
  A standardized assessment to identify symptoms related to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
• Adult Attachment Scale
  A tool for evaluating attachment styles in adults and how these affect their personal and emotional relationships.
• Sach's Incomplete Words Test
  A projective assessment that helps explore underlying thoughts and emotions through incomplete words.
• Cognitive Schemas
  Evaluation of underlying thought patterns and beliefs that may influence behavior and emotions. It is used to identify dysfunctional or problematic beliefs affecting mental health and relationships.
• These diagnostic tools are combined with other therapeutic approaches to provide a comprehensive understanding of the patient and allow the creation of more personalized and effective treatment plans.