"Change is not a destination, it's a practice."
Empowering individuals to transform their lives and relationships, this program builds a foundation for lasting change by challenging harmful beliefs and promoting healthy, respectful behaviors. Rooted in accountability, self-reflection, and personal growth, it provides practical tools and a supportive framework for creating new, healthier patterns.
Workbook
Transformative Paths: A Journey to Nonviolent Living is a participant workbook designed for individuals working to change patterns of violence, control, and harm in their lives and relationships. Rooted in accountability, self-reflection, and personal growth, this workbook guides participants through ten core themes that address physical violence, emotional safety, communication, parenting, financial equality, and more. Each chapter builds a foundation for lasting change by challenging harmful beliefs and promoting healthy, respectful behaviors.Whether used in group settings or individual counseling, Transformative Paths supports participants in exploring cultural and social influences, developing empathy, and taking responsibility for their actions. The journey concludes with a personal reflection and a control log tool to help track progress and promote continued growth.
About the Author
Wanda J. Carroll is an educator, advocate, and facilitator dedicated to helping individuals build accountability, heal from harm, and create lasting change. She is a Professor in the Behavioral Sciences and Human Services Department at Clinton Community College (SUNY), where she teaches Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice courses. She also teaches in the School of Business and Economics at SUNY, with expertise in Supply Chain Management, Business Communication, and Ethics.Wanda is the lead facilitator of the PACT (Personal Accountability Changing Tomorrows) program at Behavioral Health Services North (BHSN), an evidence-based domestic violence intervention program that helps individuals address violent and controlling behaviors. Her professional expertise spans trauma-informed care, restorative justice, behavior change, and ethics, and she has developed and delivered trainings for law enforcement, manufacturing leadership, and behavioral health professionals.Her career also includes frontline service as an advocate and crisis responder for a Rape Crisis Center, supporting survivors with compassion and dignity, and service with a Policing program. She holds degrees in Occupational Education/Criminal Justice (BSOE) and Business Management/Human Services (MAM) and has advanced studies Organizational Leadership (Ph.D., ABD). She is a trainer with multiple crisis intervention and facilitation credentials.In addition to her academic and facilitation work, Wanda has extensive industry experience in business management, healthcare and mental health services, and leadership development. She has delivered keynote presentations at national conferences, led international teaching collaborations, and received multiple awards for excellence in teaching and service, including the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.Her book, Transformative Paths: A Journey to Nonviolent Living, draws on her years of teaching, facilitation, and applied experience to provide a structured, compassionate, and accountable path toward nonviolent behavior, healthier relationships, and personal growth.
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