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Becoming Self: The Institute for Human Development

At Becoming Self: The Institute for Human Development, we help you reclaim your narrative and step fully into who you were always meant to be. Through life cycle mapping, personal reflection, and transformative practice, we guide you to grow with intention, wisdom, and deep self-trust.

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At Becoming Self: Institute for Human Development, we believe every person is on a journey of becoming — crossing thresholds, meeting challenges, and discovering new depths of self. Contact Us Take Questionnaire Curious where you are in your journey of becoming? Take the Life Cycle Assessment to discover your current Life Cycle and receive insights tailored to your timing.
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Assessment Contact Us Learn More Discover the 13 Life Cycles that shape your journey of becoming - each one a stage of growth, timing, and transformation. Explore the full arc of human development through a framework that honors where you are, a new understanding of your past, and what’s unfolding next.
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Welcome to
Becoming Self Learn More A sanctuary for personal growth and transformation.

At Becoming Self: Institute for Human Development, we believe every person is on a journey of becoming — crossing thresholds, meeting challenges, and discovering new depths of self. Contact Us Take questionnaire Curious where you are in your journey of becoming? Take the Life Cycle Assessment to discover your current Life Cycle and receive insights tailored to your timing.
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Assessment Contact Us Learn More Discover the 13 Life Cycles that shape your journey of becoming - each one a stage of growth, timing, and transformation. Explore the full arc of human development through a framework that honors where you are, a new understanding of your past, and what’s unfolding next.
 13 Life Cycles Contact Us Learn More Step into a living network of seekers, guides, and creatives - where your voice, story, and contributions help shape the journey. Join the Becoming Self online community and connect through shared growth, meaningful dialogue, and transformational resources. Contact Us Join the Community beige

Welcome to Becoming Self: Institute for Human Development

A community for soulful growth, cyclical wisdom, and embodied transformation. 

At Becoming Self, we help you reclaim your story and step fully into the person you are meant to be – by honoring the self you’ve always been. Rooted in the rhythms of the Becoming Framework, our incorporative approach honors your timing, your truth, and your unique path of development.  Through life cycle sequencing, personal reflection, and transformative practice, we guide you to grow with intention, wisdom, and deep self-trust.

But this isn’t just a journey – it’s a community.  Here, you’ll find fellow seekers, guides, and creatives walking the spiral of becoming alongside you.  Together, we cultivate a space where growth is relational, healing is rhythmic, and transformation is both personal and collective.

Our holistic offerings include developmental maps, guided meditations, life cycle workbooks, curated playlists, ritual kits, online workshops and courses, discussion forums, monthly conversations with founder Jason Geoffrion and our Institute Guides, and much more.  Each resource is designed to support your unfolding across body, mind, heart, and soul.

Whether you’re navigating a transition, deepening your self-understanding, or longing to feel “right on time,” Becoming Self offers a place to land, reflect, and rise.  Your next becoming begins here.

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Immersive experiences designed to awaken, deepen, and align your personal growth – each one a step toward becoming more fully yourself.

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The Becoming Framework is a transformative guide to human development rooted in the rhythms of life itself, supported by holistic practices.  

At the heart of The Becoming Framework lies a powerful truth: we are always becoming.  This framework offers a fresh incorporative lens through which to understand personal growth, not as a linear path, but as a cyclical unfolding of thirteen Life Cycles.  Each Life Cycle invites us to embrace where we are, reflect on past cycles, honor what’s emerging, and navigate change with clarity and compassion. 

Crafted to be both intuitive and profound, the framework integrates Life Cycle Sequencing – a series of guided processes to work with the 13 Life Cycles – with developmental psychology, human development theory, symbolic storytelling, and experiential design.  Together with the experience and practices of other Institute Guides and the collective wisdom of the Becoming Self community, here you are able to bring your full self to weave together the educational and supportive opportunities for your own unique Becoming Self journey.

Whether you’re exploring your own path or guiding others, The Becoming Framework offers structured templates, interactive tools, and emotionally resonant language that illuminate the path ahead.  

It’s more than a model – it’s a harbor for transformation, a map for meaning-making, and a call to live with authenticity, curiosity, and grace.  

Welcome to a community where growth is sacred, becoming is celebrated, and you are always welcome just as you are.

 Testimonials & Transformation Stories

“Working with Jason was a very positive experience for me. I found him to be genuine, thoughtful and grounded. Jason has a calm and centered presence that helps create an atmosphere of trust and authenticity. He brought experience, insight and helpful tools to our day together and had an intuitive sense for how to pace the day. I would gladly work with him again and I recommend him without hesitation.”
Ian Cummins
“Jason is an extraordinarily gifted guide who led my colleague and I through a powerful day of deep listening and reflection. His space is comfortable, spacious and inviting–perfect for deep inner work as well as meaningful collaborative and interactive work. We left with inner clarity, deep peace and a beautiful resonance that deepened and expanded as a result of Jason’s presence, wisdom, guided exercises and effective mirroring. I cannot recommend him enough.”
Elizabeth Jameson
Embarking on this 13-week course has been truly transformational. Throughout the course, we tapped into creative expression through writing, meditation, art and sound therapy. This course offered the opportunity to become part of a strong and supportive community – building both meaningful and lasting friendships. I cannot thank Jason enough for guiding me through this journey of self-discovery. If you’re considering this class, you won’t regret it!
Lindsay White
I was looking for a creative community. I found this and more. It became a time devoted to my personal growth with support of the group. It created amazing changes in my life with a more focused direction to manifesting dreams. Giving more creative time for myself became something I now make time for.
Beth Engel
The course was absolutely worth the time and investment! The course is quite a commitment, but knowing I was meeting with a caring and supportive group every week definitely helped keep me on track. It was great to have accountability, support and encouragement from Jason as well as the other participants- who I can now call friends. Jason is an expert at creating an environment where you can feel safe to explore whatever. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who’s interested in unlocking their gifts and ready to do the inner work to get there.
Scott Rafferty
"I find myself approaching my work now with curiosity and a strange, new sense of bravery since I worked with Jason. I'm less attached to the outcome of my new explorations, and more engaged in the actual moments of creating. I feel safe and excited, to forge ahead into a sort of creative "unknown," with support from intentionally selected people in my life who bolster my specific goals and desires. Take the journey, you won't regret it!"
Megan Holloway
"Ever since I received this coaching from Jason, my creativity has increased so much. One of the biggest takeaways from this process was letting go of old beliefs about my abilities and starting to believe that I am worthy of being the talented artist that I am. This process helped me see my potential through loving myself more, and that I can keep working on loving myself and be successful at the same time. My work and my life has forever been changed because of this."
Tracy Seitzman
Quick (and painless!) guiding to identify my core values. Then helping me evaluate: am I currently aligned with those values? And then, identifying next steps. I’m very pleased with the progress in such a short time! Jason served as a friendly sage, tour guide, cheerleader and coach. I highly recommend it!
Bonnie Hautamaki

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If you’re drawn to growth that feels soulful, cyclical, and deeply human, you belong here.  The Becoming Self community is a living space for connection, contribution, and transformation – where seekers, guides, and creatives gather to explore the rhythms of development through the lens of The Becoming Framework.  Whether you’re navigating your own Life Cycle, supporting others in theirs, or simply curious about what’s unfolding next, this is a place to be seen, supported, and inspired.

Inside, you’ll find resources that resonate, conversations that matter, and opportunities to share your own wisdom.  It’s not just a network – it’s a sanctuary for becoming.  Come add your voice to the story.  We’re building something beautiful, and it wouldn’t be complete without you.

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Life Cycle Sequencing: Foundations

The Invitation
Every life has a rhythm, a hidden architecture that shapes the way we grow, change, and become. You’ve felt it before – the sense that certain moments arrive right on time, while others feel like they’re pulling you forward before you’re ready. Life Cycle Sequencing: Foundations is your key to understanding these patterns. It’s not just theory; it’s a living map of your own unfolding.

Why You’re Called Here
If you’ve ever wondered why certain challenges keep repeating, or why some seasons of life feel effortless while others feel like uphill climbs, this course will give you the clarity you’ve been craving. You’ll learn to see your life not as a series of random events, but as a purposeful sequence – one that you can navigate with awareness instead of guesswork.

What You’ll Gain
By the end of this course, you’ll have a clear framework for recognizing where you are in your current cycle, what’s coming next, and how to prepare for it. You’ll be able to identify the signs of transition before they arrive, make decisions with greater confidence, and align your actions with the natural flow of your development.

What to Expect
Over several modules, you’ll explore the stages of the life cycle through engaging video lessons, live interactions, reflective exercises, and guided Life Cycle Sequencing activities. You’ll work with real examples from your own life, uncovering patterns you may never have noticed before. You’ll also have access to a supportive online community where you can share insights, learn from others walking their own paths, and find allies on the journey.

The Transformation
This isn’t just about learning a model – it’s about reclaiming your agency. When you understand the timing and structure of your own growth, you stop fighting the current and start moving with it. You’ll leave with a sense of grounded confidence, knowing that you have the tools to meet whatever comes next.

Timing & Commitment
This course runs four consecutive weeks with one live, two‑hour class each week.  Between sessions you’ll engage with focused coursework – short readings, reflective exercises, and practical experientials – designed to deepen learning and integrate discoveries into your life.  Expect an engaging, rigorous experience that asks for steady participation: plan on the two‑hour live class plus roughly 2 – 4 hours per week of preparatory and integration work.  Live sessions are interactive and practice‑focused; recordings and resources are provided for catch‑up, but full benefit comes from attending and participating in real time.

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Life Stance: 13 Life Cycles in 13 Weeks

The Invitation
Imagine walking through every cycle of human becoming – not as an abstract idea, but as a lived, embodied experience.  Life Stance: 13 Life Cycles in 13 Weeks is a guided journey through the full arc of development, from the first breath to the wisdom of elderhood.  Each week, you’ll immerse yourself in a new cycle, exploring its gifts, challenges, and lessons.

Why You’re Called Here
If you’ve ever felt like you’re living one chapter while still carrying the weight of another, or if you sense that understanding the whole story of human development could unlock your own growth, this course is for you.  It’s for seekers who want to see the bigger picture and your place within it.

What You’ll Gain
By the end of these thirteen weeks, you’ll have a deep, embodied understanding of each life cycle and how they weave together.  You’ll see your own journey with fresh eyes, recognize the cycles you’ve mastered, and identify the ones still calling for your attention.  This awareness becomes a compass for every decision you make.

What to Expect
Each week brings a new module with video teachings, reflective prompts, live interactions, and guided practices.  You’ll engage in rituals that help you embody the qualities of each stage, from the curiosity of childhood to the vision of elderhood.  Group discussions offer a space to share insights and witness others’ transformations.

The Transformation
 This isn’t just learning – it’s remembering.  You’ll leave with a living map of your life, one that honors where you’ve been, clarifies where you are, and illuminates where you’re going.  The cycles become allies, guiding you toward wholeness.

Timing & Commitment
This course runs for an entire season of thirteen consecutive weeks with one live, 90-minute class each week.  Between sessions you’ll engage with focused coursework – short readings, reflective exercises, and practical experientials – designed to deepen learning and integrate discoveries into your life.  Expect an engaging, rigorous experience that asks for steady participation: plan on the two‑hour live class plus roughly 2 – 4 hours per week of preparatory and integration work.  Live sessions are interactive and practice‑focused; recordings and resources are provided for catch‑up, but full benefit comes from attending and participating in real time.

 

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Transitions to Transformation

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Life’s turning points can feel like storms – unpredictable, disorienting, and powerful.  Transitions to Transformation is your guide to navigating these moments with clarity, grace, and depth.  Instead of resisting change, you’ll learn to harness it as a force for growth.

Why You’re Called Here
If you’re in the midst of a career shift, relationship change, relocation, or personal awakening, you know how destabilizing transitions can be.  This course is for those who want to meet change with open eyes and a steady heart, transforming uncertainty into opportunity.

What You’ll Gain
You’ll develop a personal toolkit for navigating transitions – from recognizing the early signs of change to integrating the lessons they bring.  You’ll learn to release what no longer serves you, honor the space in-between, and step into new beginnings with confidence.

What to Expect
Through live interactions, guided meditations, journaling exercises, and practical tools you’ll explore the anatomy of transition.  You’ll map your own turning points, identify patterns, and practice rituals that help you move through change with intention.  Live Q&A sessions offer real-time support and insight.

The Transformation
By the end, you’ll no longer see transitions as disruptions, but as thresholds – sacred gateways into the next chapter of your life.  You’ll carry the skills to meet future changes with resilience and trust.

Timing & Commitment
This course runs four consecutive weeks with one live, two‑hour class each week.  Between sessions you’ll engage with focused coursework – short readings, reflective exercises, and practical experientials – designed to deepen learning and integrate discoveries into your life.  Expect an engaging, rigorous experience that asks for steady participation: plan on the two‑hour live class plus roughly 2 – 4 hours per week of preparatory and integration work.  Live sessions are interactive and practice‑focused; recordings and resources are provided for catch‑up, but full benefit comes from attending and participating in real time.

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Strengthen into Stability

The Invitation
In a world that moves fast and demands more, stability can feel like a luxury.  Strengthen into Stability is your invitation to slow down, root deeply, and build the resilience you need to thrive in your current life cycle.

Why You’re Called Here
 If you’ve been feeling unsteady – emotionally, mentally, or physically – this course offers the grounding you’ve been seeking.  It’s for anyone who wants to stop reacting to life’s chaos and start responding from a place of strength.

What You’ll Gain
You’ll learn practical, body-based practices to restore balance, along with mindset tools to keep you steady when challenges arise.  You’ll create a personalized stability plan that supports your unique needs and rhythms.

What to Expect
Each module combines short, accessible practices with deeper teachings on resilience.  You’ll explore breathwork, grounding rituals, and daily habits that anchor you in the present.  Reflection prompts help you track your progress and notice subtle shifts.

The Transformation
By the end, you’ll feel more rooted, calm, and capable – no matter what life throws your way.  Stability will no longer be something you chase; it will be something you carry within you.

Timing & Commitment
This course runs four consecutive weeks with one live, two‑hour class each week.  Between sessions you’ll engage with focused coursework – short readings, reflective exercises, and practical experientials – designed to deepen learning and integrate discoveries into your life.  Expect an engaging, rigorous experience that asks for steady participation: plan on the two‑hour live class plus roughly 2 – 4 hours per week of preparatory and integration work.  Live sessions are interactive and practice‑focused; recordings and resources are provided for catch‑up, but full benefit comes from attending and participating in real time.

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Ritual in Everyday Life

The Invitation
Life is made of moments – but too often, we rush through them.  Ritual in Everyday Life teaches you to slow down, infuse intention into your routines, and transform the ordinary into the sacred.

Why You’re Called Here
If you’ve been craving more meaning in your daily life, this course is your answer.  It’s for those who want to feel connected, present, and purposeful – not just during big milestones, but in the quiet moments in between.

What You’ll Gain
You’ll learn simple, powerful rituals to mark time, honor transitions, and cultivate presence.  These practices will help you reconnect with yourself, your loved ones, and the world around you.

What to Expect
Through video lessons, printable guides, live discussions, and community interactions, you’ll explore rituals for morning, evening, work, relationships, and self-care.  You’ll experiment with micro-ceremonies that fit seamlessly into your life.

The Transformation
By the end, you’ll see your days differently.  Every sip of tea, every walk outside, every pause will become an opportunity to connect with the sacred.

Timing & Commitment
This course runs four consecutive weeks with one live, two‑hour class each week.  Between sessions you’ll engage with focused coursework – short readings, reflective exercises, and practical experientials – designed to deepen learning and integrate discoveries into your life.  Expect an engaging, rigorous experience that asks for steady participation: plan on the two‑hour live class plus roughly 2 – 4 hours per week of preparatory and integration work.  Live sessions are interactive and practice‑focused; recordings and resources are provided for catch‑up, but full benefit comes from attending and participating in real time.