You're holding it together for everyone else. Who's holding space for you?
You know that feeling when you're running on empty but can't seem to stop? When your to-do list is done but you still can't settle? When you're surrounded by people but feel completely alone in what you're carrying?
Your nervous system is sending you a clear message: it's time to come home to yourself.
The Campfire Circle is your midweek pause. A place where you don't have to perform, produce, or prove anything. Just 90 minutes to breathe, reconnect, and remember you're not alone in this.
What Happens at a Campfire Circle?
Each gathering is an Internal Family Systems (IFS) experiential that blends:
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Guided meditation to help you settle and find your center
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IFS-informed reflection to explore what your parts are carrying
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Intentional community where you're seen, safe, and held
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Seasonal themes that meet you exactly where you are (gratitude, legacy, unburdening, renewal)
You'll spend 90 minutes in the kind of space your nervous system has been asking for—one where warmth, safety, and belonging aren't just ideas, but something you actually feel.
What it's NOT:
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Not therapy or crisis intervention
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Not a course with homework or required participation
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Not another thing on your to-do list that drains you
This Circle is For You If...
✓ You're a therapist, coach, teacher, or caregiver who gives all day and forgets to receive
✓ You're drawn to IFS but want to experience it, not just read about it
✓ You're carrying old stories that no longer serve you and ready to soften their grip
✓ You feel isolated in your healing journey and crave authentic connection
✓ You need permission to rest without guilt or productivity attached
✓ You're tired of surface-level community and want depth without drama
No prior IFS experience needed. These circles welcome both newcomers and seasoned practitioners.
You'll Be Held by Someone Who Gets It
Kitty Ferguson–Mappus, MSSW, LCSW-S, EMDR Certified, IFS L1, and IPNB Trained, is a therapist, educator, and guide who creates experiential spaces for deep personal and collective healing. Drawing on decades of lived experience alongside training in trauma, identity, and relational systems, she brings clarity, warmth, and irreverent honesty to every gathering. Kitty’s work is grounded in her Wholehearted House model, a map of reconnection designed to help people return to their truth, resilience, and belonging.Kitty knows what it's like to carry too much, lose yourself in service, and find your way back home. She'll hold space for all of it.
Each Circle, A New Season of Self
Getting Grounded: AI in Therapy Without Losing Your HumanityFri, Nov 07Virtual Event
Gathering at The FireWed, Oct 08Virtual Event
Adults - Fall D&D CampaignThu, Sep 04Georgetown
The Wholehearted Narrative Note: Ethical Documentation for a Risk-Heavy WorldFri, Aug 01Virtual Event
K.F.
“I left feeling grounded and lighter than I've felt in months. I didn't realize how much I needed to be held instead of holding."
What People Are Saying
J.M.
"I didn't know what I needed until I was here. This was unexpected in a wonderful way."
A.P.
"I feel so connected to me. You have to experience this to believe it. I'm signing up for every circle."
Healing should be accessible
We offer sliding scale pricing because we believe your presence matters more than your wallet.
$45 – Supported Rate If finances are tight and this investment requires sacrifice, choose this. We want you here.
$60 – Standard Rate If this feels fair and manageable for your current season, this sustains the work.
$75 – Pay-It-Forward Rate If you have spaciousness in your budget, this rate helps keep seats available for those who need support.
Every contribution matters. Choose with Self-compassion.