Rolling Stone : reported that Chris Cornell Music Therapy Program Established in Seattle

The Chris Cornell Music Therapy Program will be open to children at Childhaven who are infants up to five years old. Along with helping the music therapy program at Childhaven, the Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation was dedicated to assisting child refugees. The Chris and Vicky Cornell foundation previously contributed to Childhaven's music therapy program in 2013. The Seattle-based nonprofit Childhaven announced the establishment of the Chris Cornell Music Therapy Program Thursday in honor of what would have been the late musician's 53rd birthday. Music therapy specifically gives kids a creative outlet through which they can express and grapple with their feelings.

Chris Cornell-Inspired Music Therapy Program Established in Seattle

All children at Childhaven -- which treats infants up to five years-old -- will receive the opportunity to undergo Therapy through the Chris Cornell Music Therapy Program. The organization previously contributed to Childhaven's music therapy program in 2013. Seattle-based nonprofit Childhaven is establishing a new music therapy program in memory of late Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell, thanks in part to a $100,000 donation from Cornell's widow, Vicky, to the organization for trauma-affected children. "The Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation is excited to join Childhaven to support its extraordinary work impacting the lives of those in need," said Vicky Cornell in a statement. "Because of what they've experienced, a lot of children come to Childhaven struggling with anger and other overwhelming emotions," added Brian Vogan -- who runs music therapy at Childhaven -- in the release.

Chris Cornell Music Therapy Program Established By Seattle Nonprofit

Seattle-based nonprofit Childhaven has established a Music Therapy program in memory of late Soundgarden front man Chris Cornell. Other kids are very shy, and music helps to bring them out of their shell."The Chris & Vicky Cornell Foundation previously contributed to Childhaven's music therapy program in 2013. The "Chris Cornell Music Therapy Program at Childhaven" aims to "bring the healing power of music to trauma-affected children," and Cornell's widow, Vicky Cornell, has committed $10,000 to assist the organization's therapeutic early learning model. "The Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation is excited to join Childhaven to support its extraordinary work impacting the lives of those in need," Vicky Cornell said in a statement. Music therapy provides a creative outlet through which they can express and explore difficult feelings.


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