Introduction

In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they're still beautiful.

Alice Walker

The Mighty Oak?

A physically strong individual, who can be determined and assertive - on her own terms. Is more easily influenced by female friends and relatives but reaches out to establish links with male friends. There is some constriction or blocking of energy, perhaps a resistance to change (without her realising). May not have accepted her sexuality and hides her feelings regarding this. She protects herself against romantic involvement.

Though she has a strong sense of 'self' and is able to withstand external pressures, she can be reserved and inhibited. She has a need for privacy and solitude and resents intrusions that make her feel vulnerable. If these are perceived to be deliberate she can be unforgiving, though she may not always say what she feels.

Parents have split but she maintains relationships with both and though this may have caused her recent trauma it doesn't appear to be of great significance. However, perhaps because of this event and as a way of self-protection, she guards against parental influence, especially her mother's but she is strong enough to withstand it. She shows a need to be accepted/approved by her father and is shaking of her 'loss' caused by the breakup with resilience.

Wants to do her 'own thing' and has high expectations and a belief these can be achieved. Despite her obvious creative talents she shows an interest in developing these in a tangible, possibily scientific way. Her efforts to clarify and develop her thoughts and her ability to make critical judgments allow her to shield herself against outside influences.

Tree Drawing Analysis - an introduction
Through writing and drawing we project our inner thoughts, feelings and desires. Many years ago, before I had any knowledge of Tree Drawing Analysis, I used the metaphor of a tree to solve a particular problem for a project I was involved with. Even though I no longer have the sketch, the tree's image remains firmly etched in my memory. As I recall it into my consciousness, I am aware now just how much of my own personality I was projecting onto my hopes and desires for the outcome of the project. The type of tree, its placement on the page and the way if was drawn all had significance that passed me by at the time