Early Recollections, Empathy, and Individual Psychology: Interview with Arthur Clark

Abstract: This article presents an interview with Arthur Clark and focuses on his knowledge, experience, and perspective on early recollection work. Art details his “dawn of memories” approach and its accompanying integral model of empathy. The interview highlights the importance of using empathy as a tool in interpreting childhood memories—an approach that adds an extra layer of depth in connecting with the client. Other aspects of working with early recollections and broader implications for Adlerian therapy are also discussed.