A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Darlene was meritoriously promoted twice, and honorably discharged. She went on to a career as a professional Paramedic/Firefighter in the greater Washington DC area, where she also hosted the television program, Fire and Rescue Digest.
First Responders are given many tools and much training to ensure their physical safety but are given very little in regards to keeping their “Inner Terrain” safe and functioning properly. Sustained stress and exposure to traumatic events can leave a ‘residue’ within the nervous system, causing a variety of symptoms to include physical and mental/emotional issues.
The S.T.A.R. Program, allows the first responders to gain control of their stress levels.
Upon completion of this 2.5 hour Course you will learn:
What is happening within the body’s nervous system during stress and trauma.
The importance of recognizing your ANS state, and how it affects your day to day lives.
Techniques to calm the Vagus nerve, allowing the nervous system to come back into a state of “Safety,” and regulation, which is necessary for optimum functioning and health.
The importance of how you “show up on a call,” and the impact it can have on the patient.
For more information: Please contact Darlene Coleman at:
In my 20’s when I was working as a Paramedic/Firefighter. I experienced a series of traumatic emergency calls that haunted me. I didn’t know how to “let it go.” This took a serious toll on my mental, emotional, and physical health, and I fell into a deep depression.
I would later learn I was experiencing complex trauma and was
diagnosed with PTSD.
I wondered how I could heal and if it were even possible? That question started me on a 20+ year journey that would alter the course of my life forever. I have spent the past 2 decades deep-diving into therapies and philosophies which help to move trauma through the body, as well as change the negative emotions and stories in our minds to allow for greater peace, self-love, and well-being.
Healing is possible.
Like many of you, I experienced challenges in my life that left me with the aching feeling of Am I good enough? Am I capable?, and how do I move forward?
For those who are working as America’s First Responders
I now offer my “S.T.A.R.” program
“Tools and Techniques to help regulate your
STRESS, TRAUMA, and ANXIETY RESPONSE”
Please contact me to discuss or arrange a meeting
October 2, 2021 Dear Ms. Coleman,
It was great seeing you last month during the 20th remembrance of 9/11. I am grateful for all of the help and guidance you provided to me. My world was shaken after the experience of being in the world trade tower as first responder. I was lucky to be able to survive but my world was shaken and it did not stop there. The cleanup and burial of many of my colleagues took its toll on me and left me with PTSD. You were instrumental in helping me dealing with my PTSD symptoms. Your skills were instrumental in helping me put my life back together. I wish you good luck with your future endeavors. I give you the highest recommendations.
Best regards , Johnny Schroeder (Brooklyn Johnny).
I served in the military for over 27 years with overseas deployments and I was searching for additional help regarding my PTSD. I selected Mind Spa as a place where I can address some of my issues. I was pleasantly surprised that my Darlene was not only well qualified to help resolve my symptoms in mental health, but she is also a Veteran of the Marine Corps and EMT first responder which allowed her to directly identify with my own military and traumatic experiences. Her treatment is through, caring and effective. Thank you Darlene, you’ve changed my direction in life for the better. I give all 5 stars which is well deserved.
Paul B. Sarasota Florida
