5 Online Courses Every Therapist Recommends for Better Boundaries
Setting boundaries isn’t selfish — it’s self-respect.
Whether you’re a therapist, caregiver, parent, or simply someone who tends to put others first, learning how to set healthy boundaries can change your life.
At VitalMinds Counseling, we see every day how unclear or rigid boundaries can contribute to anxiety, burnout, and relationship strain. Boundaries are not about pushing people away — they’re about staying connected without losing yourself.
If you’ve ever said “yes” when you meant “no,” or felt guilty for taking time for yourself, these online courses can help you understand what’s underneath those patterns — and how to change them.
Here are five highly rated courses (available through Udemy) that therapists often recommend to clients and colleagues who are ready to build stronger boundaries and a healthier sense of self.
1. “Boundaries for Empaths: How to Protect Your Energy and Find Balance”
Many caring people — especially therapists, helpers, and those who identify as empaths — struggle with emotional overload.
This course helps you recognize the signs of emotional enmeshment and teaches how to protect your energy while still showing up with compassion. You’ll learn how to:
Recognize when someone else’s emotions have become your own
Set gentle yet firm boundaries with family, friends, and clients
Restore your sense of calm and emotional independence
✨ Therapist tip: Pair this with journaling or reflection after sessions to build awareness of your emotional limits.
👉 Explore this course on Udemy →
2. “Assertiveness Training: Communicate with Confidence”
Boundary work starts with communication — and assertiveness is the bridge between passivity and aggression.
This course offers practical exercises for saying no without guilt, giving feedback effectively, and communicating needs clearly in both personal and professional settings.
Therapists often recommend this course for clients who:
Feel anxious about confrontation
Tend to please others at their own expense
Struggle to ask for what they need
Learning assertive communication is a skill that strengthens not only relationships but also your self-worth and emotional regulation.
👉 Check out the Assertiveness Training course →
3. “Boundaries for Therapists and Helpers”
If you work in a helping profession, this course is essential. It explores the unique challenges therapists, educators, and healthcare workers face when balancing empathy with self-preservation.
You’ll learn how to:
Recognize early signs of compassion fatigue
Establish professional limits that protect your emotional well-being
Prevent burnout while staying grounded in your purpose
At VitalMinds Counseling, we also support helping professionals through clinical supervision — a space to explore emotional boundaries, ethical challenges, and professional identity with compassionate guidance.
👉 View the Boundaries for Helpers course →
4. “Healing from Codependency: Let Go of People-Pleasing and Control”
Codependency often stems from early relational trauma, where safety was tied to others’ approval.
This course helps you identify people-pleasing patterns, release control, and begin reconnecting with your own needs and feelings. Therapists often pair this kind of work with trauma-informed therapy to support deep emotional healing.
You’ll learn:
How to spot codependent behaviors in relationships
Tools for self-soothing when guilt or anxiety arise
How to replace self-sacrifice with self-respect
👉 Learn more about Healing from Codependency →
5. “Mindful Communication for Better Relationships”
Boundaries are not just about saying no — they’re about saying yes intentionally.
This mindfulness-based course teaches how to stay calm, grounded, and connected while having difficult conversations. It’s particularly helpful for anyone working on emotional regulation, relationship repair, or managing anxiety.
Combining these tools with therapy can support greater emotional balance and clarity. (See our Couples Therapy page for additional insights on healthy communication.)
👉 Try Mindful Communication for Better Relationships →
🌱 Final Thoughts
Boundaries aren’t walls — they’re bridges built with intention.
Each small change you make toward self-respect strengthens your capacity to show up with authenticity and care.
If you’d like personalized support in understanding your patterns or applying what you learn, our team at Shoreside Therapies can help you integrate these tools through therapy and supervision.
👉 Contact us today to learn how we can support your journey toward balance and emotional wellness.
