A social worker must address personal bias stemming from being raised by a narcissistic mother. The social worker recognizes that working with clients who have narcissistic traits could trigger feelings of being dismissed and belittled. To ensure the client's needs are met, the social worker will seek supervision from their field instructor to monitor for any countertransference due to personal experiences. All clients deserve respect and dignity regardless of any biases a social worker may have.

1. Personal Bias in Ethics
Linda H. Gutierrez
University of Massachusetts Global
SOWK 602
Dr. Georgina Yoshioka Mora
January 14, 2023
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2. About the Article
Narcissists seek attention from others and seek out people they can
manipulate. A narcissist will appear to be calm in a group setting;
however, when they feel threatened, their response can be punitive,
shaming, or blaming. This is often toward a person with antisocial
behaviors. When seeking treatment, a narcissist will do a background
check on a social worker therapist to see if they are “good enough” to
provide services. Often, the narcissist is non-compliant with the
treatment plan and continues to push the blame (Chen et al., 2021).

3. Ethical Diemma
I was raised by a single mother who fled
Mexico after my father threatened to kill my
mother. Growing up, I was used as a pawn
between my narcissistic mother and my two
older sisters (14 & 15 years older than me);
this continued until my mid-thirties. I was
told it was my fault my mother was a single
mother, and I was responsible for her leaving
her life in Mexico; I was 2yr old when we left
Mexico. When I understood I was being
shamed, I began separating myself from the
narcissist around me.
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4. Ethical Standard
1.01 Commitment to Clients
Social workers’ primary responsibility is to promote the well-being of clients.
In general, clients’ interests are primary. However, social workers’
responsibility to the larger society or specific legal obligations may, on
limited occasions, supersede the loyalty owed clients, and clients should be
so advised. (Examples include when a social worker is required by law to
report that a client has abused a child or has threatened to harm self or
others.) (NASW, 2023)

5. Step to Address
Knowing that my bias is toward the narcissist who dismisses others, puts them
down, and belittles others for their gain, I understand that talking with an abuser
with narcissistic traits can trigger me due to my personal experience with a
narcissist. Therefore, I will need to continue to seek supervision from my direct
supervisor during my internship or field instructor for possible countertransference
and to ensure the client’s needs are met regardless of my bias. As a social
worker, I can not choose my clients; all clients deserve to be treated with dignity
and respect (NASW, 2023)

6. Reference