Acting Classes and Social Work Grad School

Last night when I left  an almost 4 hour acting class I realized how much of what we learn and hear in class reminds me of my Social Work MSW experience.  The actor is taught to recognize her own internal issues and conflicts.  In acting they're put to use.  In social work we're asked to recognize but separate them from our client's presenting problems, issues.  Equally as difficult I believe for students.  While I have way more wrinkles than my acting classmates I've had lots and lots of practice locating my inner demons/woes/conflicts /whatever.  Just a thought for the day.  Have a good one.