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Pat Clark
M.A. Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, 2001
Feeling burned out in the day-to-day practice of family medicine, Pat Clark, M.D., came to Antioch Seattle to begin a new path as a psychotherapist. While at Antioch – and since – he has found greater professional satisfaction as he integrates his new skills as a therapist with his work as a family physician.
"I have no doubt that some of the impetus for [organizing a community forum] came from my experience at Antioch, with its emphasis on multiculturalism."
Clark points to both a personal link and a practical solution when he selected Antioch. "It was a happy coincidence of two factors," he says. "I found out that an admired teacher and mentor had studied at Antioch and I also found that Antioch's commuter program allowed me to pursue my studies in the context of a busy family and working life."
Clark lives in Stanwood, Wash., a small town of 3,000 in north Snohomish County. He describes how his experience at Antioch played a role in his community activism.
"In the wake of the events of Sept. 11, 2001, I have been instrumental in organizing a community forum for the discussion of issues of culture, religion and politics," he says. "It seemed to me to be a meaningful response to the tragedy in New York to try and open the windows of our community to the wider world. I have no doubt that some of the impetus for this effort came from my experience at Antioch, with its emphasis on multiculturalism."
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