This study explores the possibilities of graphotherapy, which uses handwriting analysis and instruction to change or improve such character traits as self-concept. Three fourth-grade classes were involved, one as the experimental group and the other two as controls. A pretest ascertained self-concept, as well as physical handwriting changes that might occur. The experimental group was taught certain handwriting strokes that are taken to be indicative of self-concept, while the control groups received only the formal penmanship lessons prescribed by the regular school curriculum. After a posttest at the end of six weeks' instruction, the experimental group showed significant gains beyond the 0.05 level in self-concept and substantial improvement in handwriting stroke, while the control groups displayed only minimal handwriting gain and a decided loss in self-concept. The study concludes that a definite correlation exists between handwriting change and improved self-concept and that graphotherapy was the change agent for the experimental group's improved self-concept and handwriting achievement. (Author/RL)