“The way Richard helped me to understand the root of my confusion and stress was excellent and very useful. At the start of our conversation I was ‘foggy’ in my feeling. Thanks to Richard’s coaching skills, I regained perspective very fast. In his company I felt safe and at ease, which created an immediate space for sharing the process I was in and for considering his comments. Richard seems to be an endless source of wisdom – not only from books, but wisdom based on his own life experience. He is feeling, simple, direct and without judgements – all qualities I very much appreciate. Apart from expressing and regaining insight in my situation, it became also clear what I could do next to make the necessary changes and take responsibility for being happy in my life. Very concrete and very useful. I whole-heartedly recommend Richard’s coaching.”
—Perola Goncalves, Child Psychologist
Maria Hoop, Netherlands

“What an incredible resource-to have an educator like Richard Silk work with families and children! I have been a psychotherapist for over 25 years, and am both grateful for his personal help, and envy the wisdom and confidence that he brings to parents and families.”
—Michael Butera, psychotherapist
Houston, Texas

“It has been a life-changing experience to see how much Richard has been able to help us with our children. His understanding and loving approach has made all the difference in the world.”
—Joseph Guggenheim, art collector & businessman
Los Angeles, California

“Richard brings a rich, insightful, loving, and in-depth understanding of the parent-child relationship, and is lively, humorous, and full of practical wisdom. After only two coaching sessions with my grown daughter, I saw a marked difference in her relationship to her 10 year old son.”
—Toni Vidor, daughter of movie director King Vidor
Malibu, California

“When I first met Richard, I felt like I was always battling with my two and a half year old daughter. I felt frustrated, guilty, and out of control. After only a few sessions, I could see our family relaxing, feeling happy again, and truly enjoying each other. Richard simplifies the challenges of raising a family and makes it fun. I believe the combination of Richard’s intuition, wisdom, and deep respect of family life allows for unbelievable growth. Richard’s expert advice helps keep our family rooted in love and reach our potential, as individuals and as a family.”
—Angie Alkove, mother
Seattle, Washington

“Richard Silk has been a personal friend and mentor to our son and daughters for many years. Our son speaks often about his talks with Richard. We highly recommend him to other parents with children of any age.”
—Tom Tryon, chiropractor & Bonnie Tryon, health clinician
Roseburg, Oregon

“Without Richard’s guidance and mentoring throughout my high school and college years, I don’t know where I’d be today. As I look back on those years, I see that I was often headed in some very reckless and dangerous directions. I took Richard’s advice because he never presumed that I was less than him, or that I needed fixing. Richard was just there to be a friend. We are still friends, and as each year goes by I realize more and more how important good friends are.”
—Davin Tryon, age 28, web design
London, England

“My three boys love to be around Richard, and we have traveled on several occasions with them to spend time with him in California as well as Hawaii on a form of family retreat. They truly trust him and listen to what he has to say, especially my eldest son, who was the most difficult to get to open up to what was troubling him. I trust Richard completely with my children.”
—Mimi Unanue, Physician
Studio City, California

“Newly divorced, working full time, and trying my best to parent a precocious 14-year old girl – I was overwhelmed. Richard was a God-send. He provided invaluable guidance as I worked to help my daughter through the emotional upheaval of the divorce – and he continues to help us forge the tumultuous waters of adolescence. And we’re having a great time doing it – not bad!”
—Julie Koler, Art Administrator
Seattle, Washington

“Richard has helped me so much with my relationship to my son, especially about disciplinary issues with my husband out of town so much. I appreciate all his excellent advice.”
—Gina Merz McClosky,
Owner, Rancho Sea Air
Malibu, California

“Richard has had the uncanny ability to pinpoint where I was falling short as a parent, has encouraged me to make smaller and then huge changes in myself, and is helping me to avoid the pitfalls of what had seemed to be the inevitable mother/son power struggles. And thanks to Richard Silk’s persistent and insightful coaching, my 13 year old son has become incredibly responsible, with very little prompting from me.”
—Abbie Salt, attorney
Miami, Florida

“Richard has worked with my youngest son since he was a small child. As a parent, it’s not always easy to see the real needs of your own child even though it is often obvious to others. Richard has an innate sensitivity to children that allows him to ‘talk their talk’. He has made a profound difference in my son’s growth into adolescence and then young adulthood. For this I am deeply grateful. Richard has a rare talent.”
—Steve Reed, businessman
Marin County, California

“There are simply times in life when you require more than good advice and support, and the need for a slice of true wisdom arises. For me, Richard Silk played that role. He held a mirror to my patterns, and it had the effect of a surgeon’s scalpel, cleanly moving through what was no longer useful or effective. He helped me transform my relationship to my ex-husband, and gave me back the connection I desperately sought to my son who lives with him. All that was practically a miracle.”
—Stacey Pfeifer, customer service representative
Clearlake, California

“Richard is a highly intelligent individual with a solid understanding of human nature. ~He obviously has a lot of experience counseling people, especially children. ~I have been through 3 psychologists with my family and even though their services are free here in Canada – I will only see and recommend Richard to my friends and family.

Richard deals with people humanly and with great compassion as he has shown to my children throughout the years. ~Without his services, my kids were simply “labelled”, treated with medication, participate in weekly ’social training’,… and I was just so lost, stressed, and totally confused! ~It is reassuring to hear Richard say that my kids are just being kids going through their own struggles and that I can help them! ~There is nothing wrong with my kids!

My kids are now doing great and top of their class but I still keep in touch with Richard regularly!

Thank you Richard! ~God Bless you!”
—Anna Yip, Research Assistant – Dermal Toxicology, Health Canada
Ottawa, Canada

“I have seen some of the young adults Richard Silk instructed as children. They are literally, radiant testimony of the extraordinary learning he has received and continues to gift others. Richard is a living treasure. He helps children and adults transform their lives. I highly recommend his professional services!”
—Charmian Anderson Ph.D. (Dr. of Psychology)
San Francisco