House-Tree-Person (HTP) Projective Drawing Analysis Course

What is House-Tree-Person (HTP) Projective Drawing?

House-Tree-Person Projective Drawing (HTP, for short) is a widely used psychological projection analysis tool among psychologists. Most psychological tests available today primarily rely on questionnaires or multiple-choice formats. However, their accuracy can be compromised by personal biases or the limitations of the answer options provided.

In contrast to traditional psychological tests, HTP allows participants to freely draw images from their minds. Psychologists can directly interpret these drawings, as the images themselves act as a direct expression of the unconscious mind. Drawings can reflect an individual’s inner world, personality traits, behavioral tendencies, values, and aspirations. While drawing, individuals unknowingly express their inner states. A few simple illustrations can convey messages far richer and more direct than thousands of words.

Therefore, House-Tree-Person Projective Drawing is regarded as one of the more accurate methods for analyzing personality.

What are the applications of the HTP method?

Teachers can directly understand students’ problems, especially those who haven't yet fully developed verbal expression skills.
Human Resources professionals can assess candidates’ capabilities and identify the most suitable individuals for a role more efficiently.
Couples can use HTP to explore each other’s thoughts, enhance communication, and improve harmony in their relationship.
Parents can understand their children’s abilities, self-image, and interpersonal relationships, leading to better encouragement and communication.
For the drawer themselves, the HTP drawing reveals one’s current psychological state, self-image, and strengths, supporting self-awareness, personal growth, emotional management, and better relationships.

Course Features

The course is interactive, helping participants gain in-depth understanding of HTP drawings.
It uses discussions and case studies to ensure practical learning and application in a short time.
The curriculum is designed to be simple and easy to understand, progressing step-by-step from basic to advanced levels so learners can clearly grasp and apply the techniques.

Sample Analysis of a House-Tree-Person (HTP) Drawing

The Overprotected by Elders” Drawing

Overprotected Next Generation
In the HTP drawing shown below, the house and person in the center are surrounded by trees on all sides. The person inside the house looks very happy.

This drawing reflects that the individual receives a lot of care and attention from elders within their family or household. Such drawings are becoming increasingly common in today’s society, especially in families with only one child.

People who produce such drawings often demonstrate stronger dependency and weaker independence. This is because they have rarely needed to face challenges alone — most things are handled for them by their parents or elder family members. As a result, their ability to act independently and manage situations may be underdeveloped.

The HTP projective drawing not only helps to understand a person’s inner world but can also be used to identify their strengths and weaknesses.

Sample Analysis of a House-Tree-Person (HTP) Drawing

One drawing can already convey a wealth of personal information. Careful observation of each line and stroke can reveal much.

The artist is a man born in the post-1980s generation. In his HTP drawing, he drew a tree on the left, a stick figure not far from the tree, and a house on the right.

The tree’s branches resemble an open hand reaching toward the sky, reflecting the artist’s desire to achieve more. The figure standing close to the tree suggests that, at this stage of his life, the artist is primarily focused on career and the pursuit of success.

The house is located to the far right, indicating that the artist sees family life as something planned for the future. The door of the house has no handle, which suggests he finds it difficult to form deep connections with others. The horizontal lines on the roof symbolize that he is currently feeling troubled or worried.

This is just a basic analysis of one HTP drawing. With more advanced skills, you can further explore a person’s inner thoughts through their artwork, promoting better communication and trust. Whether in family, career, or personal life, this tool can be extremely useful.

Course Content

1.House Analysis – Understanding Family Views and Relationships

Learn how to observe and analyze the “house” element to understand a person’s perspective on family, interpersonal relationships, and personality. From this, you’ll be able to offer suggestions for improvement.

2.Tree Analysis – Personal Image and Social Network

Analyze the “tree” to uncover insights into the artist’s self-image and social network, helping you discover their communication styles and methods for improving interaction and expression.

3.Person Analysis – Inner Self, Values, and Expectations

Through careful observation of how the “person” is drawn, understand the inner world of the artist, including their level of self-awareness, core values, and expectations. Learn how the drawing reflects true inner needs and desires.

4.Integrated Analysis

Combine drawings of different themes (but with the same purpose) to create a holistic psychological projection and perform a more complete, professional analysis. This helps others resolve inner troubles and deepens self-understanding from multiple angles.

Target Audience & Entry Requirements

Teaching Methodology

Instructor Profile

Mr. Steve Mak graduated from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and later pursued further studies, earning an Honours Bachelor's Degree in Global Business Management. He is currently a certified House-Tree-Person (HTP) Drawing Analyst, Dream Interpreter, and a Practitioner of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), with years of therapeutic experience. Mr. Mak specializes in the use of HTP projective analysis and dream interpretation. Having studied psychology during university, he possesses in-depth knowledge of the subconscious mind. To date, he has helped hundreds of individuals explore their hidden selves, resolve childhood traumas, and rediscover their direction in life through psychological drawings. In addition to HTP analysis, he also uses dream interpretation to help individuals identify the sources of their stress and inner struggles. Recently, he has focused on studying the psychological conditions of post-80s youth and gender communication dynamics. Mr. Mak aims to help more people find their true selves in this age of information overload and material abundance.

Qualifications

Free Makeup & Retake Offer – House-Tree-Person Drawing Analysis Certificate Course

Free Makeup & Retake Privileges – Rare in Hong Kong!

Learning Guarantee

To ensure optimal learning outcomes, we offer a rare free makeup class and free retake privilege for the House-Tree-Person Drawing Analysis Certificate Course, provided by Life Enrich Training & Consulting Centre.

This guarantee supports students in completing the course 100%, even amidst their busy work and life schedules. It also allows students to revisit and deepen their understanding of HTP drawing analysis at different times and life stages, gaining new insights at each level.

Life Enrich Training & Consulting Centre warmly welcomes alumni to return at any time to retake the same course, further strengthening their skills and practical application in HTP analysis.

(The Centre reserves the right of final decision.)

Course Fee

HK$1,100 per person (First 10 registrants will receive a complimentary 1-hour personal HTP drawing consultation session.)

Schedule & Venue

Certificate Course in House-Tree-Person Drawing Analysis Timetable

Class Code: HTP-1027

Start Date:
June 5, 12, and 19, 2017

Every Monday, 7:00 PM – 10:20 PM
Total: 3 sessions

上課地點

Rm 1001, Cheuk Nang Ctr, 9 Hillwood Road, TST, Hong Kong
（Just a (5-minute walk from Jordan MTR Exit D)）

Previous Address:
14/F, Room 1404, Breakthrough Centre,
191 Woosung Street, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Total Class Hours: 10 hours

Registration and Payment Methods

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Please download the course registration form and CEF application form (if applicable) from our website.
After completing the forms, please email them to: info@life-enrich.com, fax, or mail them to our center at:
Rm 1001, Cheuk Nang Ctr, 9 Hillwood Road, TST, Hong Kong

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Completed and signed registration form
Payment receipt
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The Hong Kong Government Continuing Education Fund (CEF) has increased the maximum subsidy per person to HK$25,000.
Students applying for a CEF account will receive assistance in applying for CEF funding upon course completion.
For inquiries, call 2332-8400!