Synergistic Living is a for-profit corporation that was formed to synergize the collective efforts of the authors in creating a user-friendly, practical, low-cost, easily administered inventory. Synergistic Living has developed numerous training programs that can provide practical tools in teaching you how to apply the concepts of the Directionality^TM "language" to your business, home or association. Areas of application include learning and teaching styles, management styles, wellness, diversity, conflict resolution, anger management, teaming for success, parenting, stress and humor, emotional & multiple intelligence, character education, career education and managing change.

Synergistic Living seminars will give you the knowledge and skills needed to understand basic intrinsic needs and desires of both yourself and others. With this understanding of preferred communication styles, an organizational climate is created where everyone is motivated to use their unique strengths for positive and productive behavior. Increasing positive and productive behavior heightens an individual's self-esteem and self worth resulting in maximum productivity.

Here is the Team

Susie LeMieux Brookshire, M.S. is a prevention specialist for Forsyth County Schools in Atlanta, Georgia with over 15 years of experience. She has trained statewide in the areas of educational support groups, recovery support groups, team building, mentoring and other components of student assistance programs.

Michael R. Carpenter, Ph.D, LPC, CP IV is a licensed professional counselor and certified preventionist, with over 20 years of experience in both public and private educational settings. Presently, he is Executive Director of the Student Assistance Professionals Association of Georgia, Inc. Mike is a state, national and international trainer, author and speaker.

Joyce Chandler, Ed.D. is a consultant who has retired from the Rockdale School System after thirty years of experience. She has been recognized as a National School Counselor of the Year and served as President of Georgia's School Counselor's Association. Joyce trains in the area of peer mediation, student assistance programs and other educational venues.

Mary Johnson, Ed.S. is director of Safe & Drug Free Schools and Communities for West Georgia RESA. She has expertise in the area of student assistance programs and is a national certified ropes instructor. Mary trains in the areas of parenting, peer mediation, character education and bullying prevention.