Beautiful healing

happens IN

relationship with

one another

  • ORIGINATED

    ABOS was established over a decade ago, when Colleen was hired by Yale New Haven Health Systems to work with oncology patients from diagnosis through treatment and for years after recovery. What started as 1 class with 2 patients grew to 5 unique classes a week and programs to support patients during various forms of treatment.

    Subsequently, the provider care models were developed at the request of the nursing staff at Yale New Haven Health who, seeing the positive impact on their patients, wanted a program of their own. The Adaptive Awareness Series was created in collaboration with patients and providers at some of New England’s most esteemed medical facilities.

  • DESIGN

    ABOS works closely with each organization, team and individual to design programs that empower providers and patients with techniques and skills that catalyze change and transformation on a personal level.

    Our customized systems meet the specific needs of various hard-working professionals – their time constraints, unique stressors, and demanding work environment.

    Utilizing a range of disciplines including emotional awareness, mindful micro-techniques, and relational intelligence, the ABOS systems empower participants to harness the calm internal strength and dynamism needed to maximize life’s journey.

  • FEATURED

    CT News Channel 8 - “Woman of the Year Program”

    Adaptive Awareness Nursing Wellbeing Program was presented at the National Oncology Nursing Society Congress in April 2022 and 2025.

    The ABOS system supports patients and providers at various medical systems in New England. Hospital chaplains have also been trained in these techniques to provide comfort during bedside patient care.

We Believe In…

  • Leading Compassionately

    We care.

    Living, leading and sharing kindness opens the heart of humanity.

    It’s what truly unites us.

  • Courageously Collaborating

    We are relational beings and are better together.

    We all possess valuable attributes which enhance our shared experiences and advance the opportunity to receive the future today.

  • Honoring Uniqueness

    Within you lies a treasure. 

    Awareness of this purpose builds passion. Rediscovering and integrating our unique and essential contributions enriches all areas of life.

  • Cultivating Adaptability

    Exploring the vast possibilities within our human experience develops emotional and relational intelligence. These are keys to a healthy culture.

    Bringing self-care to the forefront of healthcare requires vulnerability, which provides the needed strength for innovation and expression.

  • Empowering Empathy

     The ability to genuinely listen with an open mind and receive another’s expression builds powerful relation.

    From here, we venture into areas of creative intelligence found in trust, authenticity, and generosity which brings forth the best possible outcomes.

“Being able to take a needed pause in the midst of my busy day has become so important for re-centering & grounding myself. With these mindful micro-techniques, I have experienced my heart rate slow down and my mind become clear of the clutter.” 

— Michelle D. - Oncology LMFT