Cape Fear Psychological Services

Postpartum Retreat

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Postpartum Self-Care Half Day Retreat

at Russell’s Reach Farm

November 9, 8:30am-12:30pm

Are you a new mom wanting to slow down and refresh? Fill your cup with group therapy, gentle flow yoga, and equine assisted psychotherapy.

Rebecca Mullaney, Certified Equine Specialist and Licensed Professional Counselor Associate; Emily Barlas, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional and Licensed Professional Counselor; and yoga instructor Aron Lanie have teamed up for a half day of healing and support for mothers up to 2 years postpartum.


Who: For mothers up to 2 years postpartum

What: Hour of group therapy, hour of gentle flow yoga, hour of equine work/horse play/equine assisted psychotherapy all geared towards helping support the specific needs of new mothers. All work on horses will be unmounted. No riding or horse experience necessary to participate.

Led by: 

  • Emily Barlas of Cape Fear Psychological Services, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional and Licensed Professional Counselor

  • Rebecca Mullaney of Stable Ground Counseling, PATH & EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist and Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

  • Aron Lanie of Aron Go Yoga, 200 hour and iRest Level 1 trained Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-YRT)

Where: Russell’s Reach, 8120 Sidbury Road, Wilmington, NC 28411

Mom fuel: Breakfast, coffee, snacks, and lactation room provided.

Gear: Wear clothes you are comfortable in. Bring leather shoes/boots for working with the horses and a yoga mat if you have one. Extra yoga mats will be available if needed.

Weather: Thanks to the indoor arena at Russell’s Reach Farm, the event takes place rain or shine

Cost: $175. Payment due by November 4 to reserve your spot.

Register: Email rebecca@stablegroundcounseling.com to register. Invoice will be sent via paypal.

Questions? Contact Emily Barlas at emily.s.barlas@gmail.com or Rebecca Mullaney at rebecca@stablegroundcounseling.com