Award winning author explains the cause and effect of America’s alarmingly growing love for self

Roselle Park, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/08/2014 -- Narcissism is spreading its web over America and more and more Americans are getting caught in it. The fact that today, technology and contradicting beliefs in faith are ruling the society is the sad reality Americans have to wake up to everyday. Deteriorating foundations of love, respect and compassion towards the society pose a serious threat to its sustenance.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Leo J. Battenhausen and author of the new book, 'Socialcide: How America is Loving Itself to Death' examines the growing problem closely and gives readers a good look into what is causing it and how it is gobbling up what is left of humanity and our society today.

The book presents Americans with shocking yet, true instances of how this shift in beliefs is in existence and will likely to swoop in further creating an irreparable rift. Battenhausen urges readers to take action to prevent what is happening which is continuing to infiltrate the very essence of our society.

Through his book he wishes to give Americans a chance to comprehend the magnitude of the problem while taking small yet strong steps in stopping the madness from reaching its peak.

'Socialcide: How America is Loving Itself to Death' is already a huge hit as it has registered great success in many reader circles in addition to being recognized by New York Times bestselling author, Shanna Hogan who comments

"In Socialcide author Leo J. Battenhausen has put together a compelling examination of the American epidemic of extreme narcissism that has invaded society. Battenhausen's engrossing account of this dangerous trend is thought-provoking and paints a scary picture of the impact of the trend. How dangerous is America's obsession with self-absorption? Perhaps "selfies" are just the latest example of how full of one's self one can get."

About Leo J. Battenhausen
Leo J. Battenhausen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Relationship Specialist, Certified School Social Worker and an Employee Assistance Program Director in New Jersey. He has been at the forefront of initiating many mental health programs and training regarding mental illness and its treatment.

With his rich experience of working for more than 22 years in the field he has successfully published two critically acclaimed books of which 'Socialcide: How America is Loving Itself to Death' is the latest release.

This book is now available at
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Amazon.com
BarnesandNoble.com

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Mental health expert and award winning author exposes shocking facts

Roselle Park, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/08/2014 -- The dark cloud of narcissism hovering over the American society is expanding ready to swallow everything in its way. While this sad reality continues to exist, Americans are dangerously unaware of its potential repercussions. 'Socialcide: How America is Loving Itself to Death', by Leo. J. Battenhausen is a book exposing readers to a problem that is eating away the values that were once the foundations of the society.

Battenhausen's new book is about helping Americans understand the seriousness of the issue at hand and what they can do to reverse it. The problem of narcissism and self-love that seem to drive us away from the morals and values set by our ancestors are leading us, the society as a whole, towards destruction and dissolution.

Battenhausen has given Americans a close look at what the problem is and how it took birth but, more than that he has given his readers an opportunity to be the change they wish to see and to start helping the society rebuild its strength and its meaning.

Through his amazing narration of how the problem is engulfing the belief system, he has given readers a good look at what they face and how this can be the turnaround point to stop the epidemic of self-obsession.

'Socialcide: How America is Loving Itself to Death' is already receiving positive response from readers and critics as it continues to make headlines.

Some of the expert comments on the book feature Dr. Edward M. Merski's who says "A relevant and realistic connection between the fields of psychology and theology. Some personalities fall short of scientific explanation or reason. Battenhausen combines the spiritual and psychological to effectively explain America's growing love of self, its dangers and where it has come from."

About Leo J. Battenhausen
Leo J. Battenhausen is an expert in the field of Clinical psychology. With his remarkable experience and expertise in the industry conducting seminars and training programs in addition to leading many initiatives for schools and health institutions, he has penned two critically acclaimed books, Defeating Depression: The Calm and Sense Way to Find Happiness and Satisfaction and, 'Socialcide: How America is Loving Itself to Death' which is currently available at
FaithBooksandMORE.com
Amazon.com and
BarnesandNoble.com
Media Contact
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