The classes/trainings that I have taken with Dr. Terry Kottman have greatly impacted me both professionally and personally. After each class I walk away with very practical and useful techniques which I am able to incorporate into my therapy sessions and a better understanding of the purpose and theory that these techniques are based on. Any class can give you techniques, but Dr. Kottman is able to teach helpful ways to form true connections with people which has increased by ability to authentically connect with other. I always leave her classes with a better understanding myself which positively impacts my counseling as well as my personal life. Dr. Kottman’s fun and energetic approach has always kept me wanting to learn more.

Nikole Pauli LMHC, NCC Institute for Therapy and Psychological Solutions, Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic

I have completed several trainings with Terry and the Encouragement Zone. I have appreciated her willingness to share her knowledge of Adlerian Play Therapy with other therapists. She has provided me with many interventions and approaches I can use in my work with children and families. She is creative, supportive and encouraging. She also is generous in allowing those therapist she trains to share her ideas with others they supervise by giving us many useful handouts and guides to pass along. I would highly recommend any training experience Terry offers because I have faith others will learn and grow as I have in the time I have spent learning from her. Lucy Eberly, LCSW, RPT-S Warsaw, IN