Verona-Cedar Grove Patch
March 15, 2012

Three years ago, when Joni Jasterzbski received a brightly painted ceramic heart while finishing cancer treatment, she saw the gift as a symbol.

"I saw this heart as a symbol both mentally and emotionally as the beginning of the rest of my life. Jasterzbski, a Verona school district art teacher known to her students as "Mrs. J.," had to take a leave of absence when she was originally diagonosed with Stage 3 cancer.

Read the entire article here (pdf).

Interregnum, Finding life after loss, supports Children's Grief Awareness Day, November 17, 2011.  Results of a new national survey released today highlight the impact the loss of a family member.

Read more about Children's Grief Awareness Day and the national study of bereavement's impact. (pdf)

From www.wherewegonow.com
blog by Debbie Woodbury, cancer survivor

Back in June I posted a little love letter to an organization which is close to my heart. The mission of Interregnum, Inc., a grief support organization, is to help people learn to find life after loss. This month, in support of breast cancer awareness, Interregnum, Inc., is launching its Send a Heart of Hope program.

The new program features beautiful, hand-painted ceramic hearts with a variety of inspirational messages. You can choose from the Breast Cancer Ribbon of Hope heart, or the Reflection, Hope Blooms, Hope Takes Flight, Soar or Inspiration hearts. Choose the design that speaks to you, fill in your personal card, and Interregnum will send your ribboned and gift-wrapped heart on its way. The cost of sending a heart is $25.00. All net funds raised are used to help fund Interregnum’s programs, including its successful Hearts of Hope community outreach program.

The devastation one can experience when receiving a diagnosis of cancer--or any life limiting illness--is a form of loss that often goes unacknowledged. Judith Pedersen, founder and executive director of Interregnum Inc., developed programs of support, education, and compassion for those facing life altering challenges.

Click here to read more.

Morristown Patch
June 8, 2011

Interregnum  is seeking local artists willing to volunteer their talent and services to paint a heart-themed 12-by-12-inch canvas to be auctioned off at its Hearts of Hope Gala, which will be held Sept. 22 at the Hyatt Morristown from 6 to 9 p.m.

Read the entire article here (pdf).

www.liveunitedmorris.org
March  2011

United Way of Northern New Jersey’s Caregivers Coalition of Morris County works to ensure that caregivers have the support they need throughout their caregiving journey. As part of this effort, the Coalition offers professionally-led, free bereavement support groups designed to help caregivers heal after losing their loved one. The coalition will host the next Bereavement Support Group – in partnership with INTERREGNUM: Finding Life After Loss – beginning March 24, 2011.

Read the entire article here (pdf).

NJ.com
February 13, 2011

Verona elementary school students paint ceramic Valentine hearts for recovering cancer patients.

Read the entire article here (pdf).

View a photo gallery from Valentine's Day here.

Vicinitymagazine.com
November , 2010

On October 13, Interregnum Inc. held its Fifth Anniversary Celebration Dinner in Denville. Interregnum Inc., finding life after loss, is a Montville-based nonprofit organization offering grief support, education and outreach throughout New Jersey. For more and photos, click the link below.

Read the entire article here (online).

NorthJersey.com
November 3, 2010

The Caregivers Coalition of Morris County, a United Way of Morris County initiative, is offering a professionally-led, free bereavement support group designed to help caregivers heal after losing their loved one. The group will be facilitated by Judith A. Pedersen of Interregnum, Inc., a Montville based non-profit grief counseling, education, and support organization.

Read the entire article here (pdf).