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Originally Posted by MysticCat
For many years, I worked closely with lots of psychologists, and I came to the conclusion that there are basically two reasons that people go into that profession: a sincere desire to help others or an unconscious desire to figure out their own problems. I wouldn't be surprised if something similar holds for members of the clergy.
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I'd say the same thing applies to the field of social work. At least, it's something I've noticed in the students I meet who are working towards a BSW. Whether that dichotomy still exists outside the classroom, I don't know. But it's definitely noticeable IN the classroom.