PinnedJD HogueinMusings on MinistrationUsing Music Therapy to Treat Autism — Diving into the ResearchCan you use music as an intervention to help people on the Autism spectrum improve their lives? A recent study found that Autism Spectrum…May 18May 18
JD HogueinMusings on MinistrationTreat Alzheimer’s Disease with Music TherapyAlzheimer’s Disease is the sixth leading cause of death1, and 5.8 million Americans 65 and older live with it. With Alzheimer’s disease…Oct 15, 2023Oct 15, 2023
JD HogueinMusings on MinistrationOvercome Vicarious Trauma, Heal, and Grow!79% of health care workers report secondary stress symptoms and vicarious post-traumatic growth1. So in this video, we’re going to talk…Jun 6, 2022Jun 6, 2022
JD HogueinMusings on MinistrationThe MUSIC THERAPIST is a SHAMAN: how both use spirituality to healMusic therapists are modern-day shamans because they bring back the original purpose of music, which is to enhance the conditions for…Mar 5, 2022Mar 5, 2022
JD HogueThe Same — A Poem by Ryker DixonYou, the unsatisfied friend (soft).Feb 14, 20222Feb 14, 20222
JD HogueinMusings on MinistrationTreat Parkinson’s Disease with Music Therapy: Here’s HowParkinson’s disease (PD) affects your motor skills, such as having difficulty with walking and tremors, and causes other problems like…Jan 10, 2022Jan 10, 2022
JD HogueinMusings on MinistrationHow to Deal with GriefBetween 10% 1 and 50% 2 of people who have just lost a loved one are at risk of Prolonged Grief Disorder. Mental health providers appear to…Nov 30, 2021Nov 30, 2021
JD HogueinMusings on MinistrationWhat Does Music Therapy Do Against Cancer Symptoms?Cancer patients face problems with depression1, distress and fatigue2, pain3, and more. There are, however, nonpharmacological ways to…Nov 5, 2021Nov 5, 2021
JD HogueWhat Is Music Therapy?The American Music Therapy Association (2005)1 has its official definition, but I like to define Music Therapy as the intentional use of…Aug 8, 2021Aug 8, 2021
JD HogueinMusings on MinistrationWhat Music Does To Your BrainEven before you are born, the auditory perception of music is processed by the auditory network in the brain. When music is played, brain…Jun 28, 2021Jun 28, 2021