Although many very important people have helped in globalizing Silva International, three are worthy of honorable mention and on top of the list of Who’s Who in the Silva Organization. From the beginning of the Silva Organization, each of these people has been involved continuously with the Silva Method as either a lecturer, trainer of lecturers, researcher, author and/or consultant.
Nelda Sheets
In 1966, Nelda Sheets attended the very first public presentation of what we know today as the Silva Method Basic Lecture Series. She has continued to help the organization as a senior instructor, consultant, historian and editor to the Silva Newsletter. Nelda has over 40 years of experience teaching the Silva Method. She was in the first class taught by José Silva and worked closely with him in several areas such as Graduate Research Groups, Instructor Training, and Convention Coordinator. Nelda was certified to teach in March, 1968. She now presents the Basic, Graduate, Advanced Seminars and The Creativity Workshop world wide. Nelda is a renowned artist. Her beautiful art masterpieces may be found in galleries throughout Texas.
Books authored by Nelda Sheets:
Claiming our Creative Heritage - Silva Method Stories, by Nelda Sheets
Available from The Silva Method office or from The Silva Method online store.
Harry McKnight
Harry McKnight earned his B.A. at Spring Hill College in Alabama in 1955, with a major in Latin. Following that he worked in systems analysis and sales for a leading company. In 1959, he graduated with an M.A. in English from Tulane University, and was awarded a degree in philosophy from St. Anselm’s University in Rome, Italy. After returning to the United States, he did graduate studies in counseling psychology at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, entering doctoral candidacy in 1968. While he was serving as a counseling psychologist under supervision for an internship in Houston, he was introduced to the Silva Method, studying under José Silva. He then joined Mr. Silva full-time and is now considered one of the foremost instructors and authorities on the Silva method. Harry McKnight joined Jose Silva in 1968 and worked closely with him. The same year he moved to Laredo with his family to join Jose Silva and began building the company that we now recognize as Silva International, Inc. He has taught the Silva Method Basic Lecture Series, Graduate and Ultra Seminars internationally. He is now retired from teaching and enjoys spending his time writing and with his wife Alice. Harry McKnight is a regular contributor to the Silva Method Newsletter.
Books authored by Harry McKnight:
Coming to our Senses, by Harry McKnight
Available from The Silva Method office or from The Silva Method online store.
Dr. George DeSau
Dr. George has been a global presenter of the Silva Method for more than 30 years and has made significant contribution to early research. As a psychologist, his background includes work in the fields of Education, Management Training, and Private Practice. In addition, DeSau is a consultant to Silva International and a regular contributor to the Silva newsletter. His tapes, CHANGING LIMITING BELIEFS, WELLNESS AND RECOVERY, GOING WITHIN and POWER OF CHANGE are available for sale from the Silva Method home office or click the link: SHOP SILVA on the web site.