Parent Endorsements

"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

"Richard Silk is one of the world's great life coaches, uniquely skilled in the areas of relationship-building and child (and adolescent) development. Richard demonstrates a very special wisdom and sensitivity in helping people face, understand, and move beyond the deep behavioral and emotional patterns that hold them in bondage. I have benefited profoundly from Richard's skillful coaching and hold him in the highest regard as a master coach and brilliant educator."
—Hugh O'Doherty, international conflict mediator
Harvard University

"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

"Richard helped me to uncover and unravel a deeply unconscious pattern that WAS affecting many of my everyday decisions."
—Kianna Smith, Iridologist and Hand Analyst
Austin, Texas

"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

"Richard is an extremely patient and persistent "coach" of great value. He has been of great and loving help in straightening out a lot of musty areas in my life."
—Bob Johnston, retired
Mauai, Hawaii

"I am extremely grateful to Richard for all his help with my son. His advice has been invaluable. I am truly awestruck with my son's growth in such a short time. Richard has saved me years of anticipated stress & visits with the child psychologist. I know I will continue to need his support with my kids, so I will stay in contact with him regarding their upbringing."
—Anna Yip-Karam, computer analyst
Ottawa, Canada

"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

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Middletown, CA 95461 · 707.928.6932
Offices also at: 817 4th St. · Suite J · Central San Rafael, CA