Big-Hearted Boundaries is the online course for caregivers of all kinds who want to bring joy and life energy into their work.

Most of us have been taught that turning toward ourselves is something to feel guilty about. Directly and indirectly, we've been made to feel like the care we give isn't enough. Even though we may be exhausted and on the cusp of burnout, the idea of working on boundaries can feel daunting.

But the good news is, we can adopt some new beliefs about setting boundaries that are much more humanitarian and life-giving. Here's what I believe about boundaries:

  • I believe in sustainability - most of us are in this for the long-haul. If we want to keep doing the work we do for others or continue the care we offer, we need to see our needs as important, too.
  • I believe in compassion - we need to be kind to ourselves and tend to our own healing just the same as we tend to the needs of others. We don't burn out from caring too much for others, but from caring too little for ourselves.
  • I believe in abundance - we can carve out space for ourselves and this won't take anything away from the people we love. In fact, it will add to our capacity.


The world needs a lot of healing, but you're part of this world too. In this course, I'm sharing 8 steps to more sustainable caring.

This is my commitment to you:

To help you notice where your capacity is so that you can stay within it and keep doing the work you love for years to come.

Because boundaries are about so much more than where our "no" is. Boundaries are also about making room to say yes. Yes to what nourishes you, sustains you, and brings you joy. Yes to the things that are most important to you.

Tuning into your boundaries is really about listening to yourself. It's a practice that involves rediscovering a relationship with all parts of you - body, heart, mind, and spirit. It starts with listening to your own inner wisdom, and then honoring it.

This course is designed for you if you identify as:

  • a highly sensitive or empathic person who's trying to balance other people's needs with their own
  • a caregiver for a family member or friend who's trying to prevent burnout
  • a social change-maker who's invested in their community
  • a helping professional who want to practice sustainability in their work


I thought of all the people I've worked with who care for others in their jobs or in their communities (activists, teachers, medical professionals, social workers, and therapists, for example) and how it's often so hard to do that work without burning out. I thought of all the people I know who are performing emotional labor in their most important relationships on a daily basis and who are exhausted from it. I wanted to create a course that could be accessed online and worked through at a pace that was right for each person.

Drawn from years of clinical experience as a Registered Psychologist, I created this course to help challenge the idea that being a good person means everyone else should come before you. This course is a fantastic space to find yourself again, and start living in a way that's more sustainable, authentic, and in line with your values.

In this online course, we'll cover how to:

  • Make embodied decisions that are in line with your values.

  • Work through guilt about saying no to the people you care about.

  • Release beliefs about boundaries that are no longer serving you and adopt new ones.

  • Recognize and recover from burnout.

Guest interviews

Meg Berryman is a mother, feminist, coach, facilitator and yoga teacher who helps women liberate themselves from socially prescribed ideals + step into sacred, social leadership. She believes that burnout, relationship breakdowns and career crises are portals into deep individual and planetary healing that centers healthy relating, holistic wellness and earth stewardship. She brings together her 10+ years in social change work, her masters degrees in gender and public health and her experience as a yoga teacher, coach and facilitator to create learning experiences for women seeking radical wellbeing, deep connection and an unshakeable sense of purpose. She is a mother of two girls, and lives, learns and works on unceded Dja Dja Wurrung country in Central Victoria, Australia.



Lily Le is a Registered Psychologist with a Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology from the University of Alberta. She is dedicated to de-stigmatizing mental health, making care more accessible, and leveraging innovation and technology to enhance clinical processes and outcomes. As DiveThru’s Director of Clinical Innovation, she oversees the clinical side of the company, employing research and clinical expertise to develop, evaluate and refine clinical products and processes. At the moment of recording this interview, Lily was a doctoral candidate in counselling psychology and a Registered Provisional Psychologist in Edmonton. To recharge, Lily enjoys dancing, weightlifting, and hanging out with her dog.

You will receive:

  • 7x pre-recorded 30 minute training audios (podcast style)

  • 2x guest mentor 45 minute interview audios (podcast style)

  • Journal prompts with optional, adult homework to accompany each module

  • 4x downloadable PDF guides, plus worksheets and articles to supplement the themes

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome video

    2. Before we begin...

    1. Listen: Boundary foundations

      FREE PREVIEW

    1. Listen: Learning to attend to your needs

    1. Listen: Context, context, context!

    1. Listen: The struggle is real

    1. Well done, you!

About this course

  • $250.00
  • 14 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

Your instructor

Nicole Perry

M.A., Registered Psychologist

Nicole Perry is a Registered Psychologist whose approach is collaborative and feminist at its heart. She specializes in shame resilience, setting boundaries, and healing trauma. Nicole understands that many of us are coping with overwhelming feelings of guilt and shame that keep us from believing we deserve good things, and works to guide her clients toward a more compassionate way forward. Nicole approaches her healing work with warmth and curiosity, and offers a safe container for working with difficult experiences. Nicole provides counselling to individuals and groups in addition to her online courses, focused mainly in the LGBTQ+ community in Edmonton.

FAQ

  • When does the course start and finish?

    Since the course is all pre-recorded, it starts as soon as you're ready! Each module contains an audio lesson that is intended to be completed once a week, with optional adult homework and reflection questions in between the sessions.

  • How long do I have access to the course?

    The course is intended to be completed over 8 weeks, and most of my clients report the highest benefits if they carve out this intention space for themselves each week. That said, I know life can be unexpected, and you may need to skip a week and come back to the material the following week. After enrolling, you will have unlimited access to this course for an entire year.

  • Are refunds available if I'm not happy with this course?

    I absolutely don't want you to spend money on something you don't want. So, please make sure you're clear on what's involved in the course and ask me any questions if you have them! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact me in the first 3 days and I will give you a full refund.

  • Is this therapy?

    This course is a non-interactive educational experience, which means it's not the same as therapy nor a substitute for therapy. If you find that the material brings up strong feelings of shame or is connected with unprocessed trauma, I strongly encourage you to follow up with a therapist in your area. You may be able to find one through www.psychologytoday.com or www.therapyden.com (US only). If you reside in Alberta, Canada, you may also check out my website to inquire about my availability.

  • How can I get the most out of this course?

    First, know what to expect. In this course I mainly use pre-recorded audio lessons, worksheets, guides, and additional resources, as I understand that people learn in different ways. I offer a mix of story, information, and activities to try out with me. Second, be honest with yourself about what you need, figure out what would help you the most in making this commitment to yourself and what will keep you going. Finally, practice! Making change takes time and practice. It may be helpful to think about how you can practice, integrate, or reflect on what you've learned after each lesson in your daily life. Keep in mind that healing doesn't happen overnight, and have patience with yourself.

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