Grief, Loss & Code Red

You Are Not Alone

Since the early days of Code Red, grief and loss have been recurring themes. Grief is a natural and universal response to loss, and it can be triggered by a wide range of experiences, from the unexpected loss of a loved one to the end of a marriage or a roadblock in your career.

Tragedies involving grief and loss have impacted the lives of many Code Red Rebels. One day they were proudly walking their weight loss journey, enjoying their shrinking clothing sizes, and the next, they were jolted into what felt like a black hole of despair.

Fortunately, in their darkest days, Code Red’s grief program was here to provide them with the support they needed to stay on track without derailing their progress during a time of uncertainty and pain.

Grief, Loss, and Code Red

Code Red has partnered with Larry Terherst, LCPC, MS, chaplain and licensed therapist, and Cari Thompson, MSN, RN, an open-heart ICU trauma nurse and nursing educator who has successfully followed the Code Red Lifestyle to lose over 100 lbs, to create a two-part video course called “Grief, Loss, and Code Red.”

Larry and Cari have a wealth of personal experiences with grief and loss in their respective industries, and they understand the varying reactions that these emotions may evoke and the unique challenges that come with trying to maintain healthy habits during these difficult times.

Through this course, they aim to provide support, guidance, and practical tools to help people stay on track with their Code Red Lifestyle and find hope and healing on the path of grief.

Here’s What You Get in Each Session

Explore the benefits of this comprehensive, two-part program, encompassing the vital components of handling grief and loss without causing detriment to your weight loss, health, and healing journey.

Session One: Let’s Talk About Grief

During the first session of Grief, Loss, and Code Red, Larry and Cari explain the stages of grief, whether or not these stages are essential, and how you may grieve, including a particular stage of grief that Larry has seen countless times that isn’t typically included in grief treatment.

You will also learn:

Session Two: Good Grief, How Do I Deal with This Pain?

During the second session of Grief, Loss, and Code Red, Cari and Larry will go over common reactions and emotional, physical, and spiritual struggles people endure in the grief process.

You will also learn:

Four proven tips to help you process your grief and make what you’re going through easier on you.
The only two “wrong” ways to grieve and how to avoid them – one is dangerous, and one prolongs your suffering.
Three simple, non-negotiable self-care activities you absolutely must do while you’re grieving.
Larry’s answer to the question, “How could God let this happen?”
The negative outcome of hiding from the pain and how to prevent it from happening.
How to give yourself permission to grieve and avoid the endless grief cycle.
Insight into real stories of real people who have been where you are.
How to navigate holidays and special occasions without your loved one.
How to respond to people who want to help you
The people whose help you MUST avoid to stay on track
Tips to help you stay Code Red-approved during gatherings, functions, or meal trains.