Transformative Rehabilitation Programs that Create Strong, Aligned and Purposeful People

...and a Life of Choices

Discover a path of transformation and empowerment with "A Life of Choices," where Director and Trainer Dunia Shafik leads impactful programs aimed at fostering positive change in individuals' lives.

"Compassion in your most challenging time,

is the catalyst for positive change"

Dunia Shafik, Certified Coach & Trainer

Manhood

Embark on a transformative journey with "Manhood," a program specifically designed for long-term prisoners. Directed by Dunia Shafik, this 10-week program introduces the four masculine PowerTypes—King, Lover, Warrior, and Sage. Through creative writing and percussion sessions, participants explore patterns of behavior, reflect on past experiences, and acquire skills for a healthier and purposeful life.

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Unchained Sisterhood

Experience the empowering "Unchained Sisterhood" program, crafted for women in prison. Grounded in One of Many's soft power paradigm, this 10-week journey, guided by Dunia Shafik, combines transformative coaching tools and creative expression to foster healing, build confidence, and illuminate the path towards a brighter future.

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Choices for Youth

Navigate the challenges of youth violence with "Choices," a program tailored for young people at risk or impacted by violence. Under Dunia Shafik's guidance, this initiative focuses on building confidence, fostering healing, and empowering young individuals to make positive life choices. Based on Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) principles, the 10-week program supports belief shifting, habit creation, and letting go of the past.

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Who is Dunia Shafik

Dunia Shafik, the visionary director and trainer behind "A Life of Choices," is a beacon of resilience and non-judgemental compassion. Her journey into transformative coaching and creative facilitation stems from a life-altering experience in the summer of 2016. Within two days, she was faced with the trauma of her son being stabbed, and then the life-altering news that her son then became the perpetrator, and had taken a man’s life. To this day Dunia reflects on why these events occurred and how they could have been prevented. Thus she embarked on a profound quest for understanding and to inspire change.

Seven years of dedicated learning, listening, and education, has brought Dunia to the present, and the founding of "A Life of Choices".

Her mission is simple, but monumental in its size - to break the cycles of violence and injustice. With a mother's heart that listens without judgment, Dunia facilitates programs that bridge the gaps that the justice and prison system creates, by empowering individuals to rediscover their greatness and contribute positively to society.

In the heart of her programs, such as "Manhood," "Unchained Sisterhood," and "Choices," Dunia shares a unique blend of formal coaching techniques, creative expression, compassionate mentoring, and the wisdom gained from her own journey. She is committed to guiding participants towards a path of healing, self-discovery, and the embodiment of positive change.

what people say about Dunia

"Your work made the children feel very relaxed and calm as they really enjoyed the workshop and spending time with you. They learnt how the Vision board can help them set up their goals for the future and felt confident for secondary school by staying positive and bringing themselves back to a happy place if feeling down."

West Thornton Academy

"We kept a vivid memory of your poignant story from your mother’s heart, and I know it had been highly impactful on the men at HMP Brixton."

Prison Fellowship- Sycamore Tree

“Dunia delivered a number of sessions to our parents, as part of a programme to raise awareness around youth violence. After the first session we knew we had to invite her back. The feedback from parents was overwhelmingly positive, she managed to effectively but sensitively open up discussions and facilitate learning on some very difficult topics. I appreciated her honest and authentic delivery- she is truly an inspiring woman!”

Ignite Youth

"On behalf of all staff and students, I would like to say a big thank you for coming to give our students a talk on a Life of Choices. I can say that every single person that attended had given positive feedback, and how relevant it was to them personally."

London School of Science and Technology

"Dunia collaborated with our organisation with her hard-hitting story where she explained how her life was impacted by knife crime. She took part in one of the videos that is watched and followed up by teachers who host an open discussion and ask for opinions, such as what the students would do if they were in the offender’s position."

Lives not Knives

“The session was really informative and inspiring. It introduced a new way of showing our strength and integrity as women to tackle the challenges we face in our profession.”

Frontline woman probation officer. Insights23

FAQS

What is life coaching, and how does it work?

Life coaching is a dynamic and collaborative process focused on helping individuals identify and achieve their personal and professional goals. It involves a series of one-on-one sessions with a trained life coach who provides guidance, support, and accountability. Coaches use a variety of techniques and tools to help clients gain clarity, set actionable goals, and develop strategies to overcome challenges. The coaching process is highly personalized, tailored to each individual's unique needs and aspirations, and it empowers clients to make positive changes in their lives.

How long does a typical coaching engagement last?

The duration of a coaching engagement can vary based on individual goals and needs. Some clients find value in a few sessions focused on specific issues or challenges, while others may engage in longer-term coaching to achieve more substantial personal or professional transformations. Typically, a coaching relationship may last anywhere from a few months to a year or longer. It's essential to discuss your objectives and expectations with your coach to determine the best timeline for your coaching journey.

What is your story, and why do you do this?

He is our first child, he is my Ali. The sun was shining in his beautiful eyes as he was growing up, a handsome, healthy and loving boy who enjoyed different activities. He was learning to play piano, travelling to Spain for football training sessions and had his shirt signed by the top Spanish footballers. He was kind and loving to creatures and animals alike. At some point the sunshine got covered by some dark clouds, I saw him struggling and started to drift away from his pure path. I was scared, disappointed and angry. How did we reach this destination? I worked hard to provide him with a simpler future and had big ambitions for him. Four years ago Ali found some “new friends”, these young people were having a problem with a gang and the gang considered Ali to be their enemy. Ali was chased and stabbed by five people, they were laughing at him while saying “dip in” “dip in”. Ali was bleeding and his pride was broken. I knocked on so many doors, the police, youth services, mental health and our GP begging them to do something but no doors opened.Just four days later Ali and his new “friends” attacked back in retaliation, Ali was arrested, in fact we shared his location with the police to be dealt with by the law.There was thunder and it started to rain questions: Didn’t I take you to your football, karate and swimming lessons every week?Didn’t I support you with school, attend all your assemblies and accompany you on school trips? Didn’t I get you private tuition? and didn’t you pass your private school exams?Didn’t I arrange for your birthday parties, one with your school friends and one for the family?Didn’t I tell you that you are my source of complete unconditional love?My anger continued and my soul was crying, I was angry at me, at the system and at everything but suddenly I felt like I was hit by a hurricane -I lost control of everything. Then something strange happened, I was spinning inside the hurricane until I emerged into a Sufi dance where I felt a complete sense of surrender and I welcomed the intervention of the divine.This is magical, is this really possible? All my scars have now turned into a beautiful tattoo printed on my soul and it is becoming my body’s compass that guides to me on this mysterious journey of life.I have learned that the moment they put our new-born babies on our chests is the same moment where their struggles in life gets placed inside our hearts.But I have also learned that we, mothers, have the power to change things, we are the pillars of our families. I hear your frustration, I read the questions on your face and I feel your pain, but I can help you. Together we can create this new world where there is a safe space for our tears to scroll down; it is a world where we can deeply accept and forgive our pasts and together get empowered and be ready for the new chapters to begin.