GRAVY for your Turkey Talks
Put some gravy on it! Transform tough holiday talks into opportunities for truth & connection.
Service Description
A class focused on surviving and transforming holiday discussions. Spice up your table talk without burning out or burning bridges. I'll teach you how to stir in some GRAVY (and equity) when the conversation gets messy. Let's bring seasoning, soul, and strategy to your Thanksgiving table. During this 90 minute class, we'll explore equity best practices and troubleshoot scenarios that may arise with loved ones. Class will run on 11/15/25 from 9-10:30am with potential for a Q&A from 10:30-11am. What you’ll gain: ***A practical framework (G.R.A.V.Y.) for navigating family dynamics with courage and clarity. ***Language for interrupting harm while staying grounded and values-aligned. ***Emotional regulation and recovery tools for when conversations get heated. ***A deeper understanding of how to hold both love and accountability at once. ***A liberatory toolkit and reflection guide Who it’s for: ***This space is for anyone committed to racial equity, justice, and community care who wants to show up more skillfully in family spaces — without guilt, avoidance, or exhaustion.
Cancellation Policy
Thank you for registering for this Reimagined Visions for Justice (RVJ) workshop. Please review and acknowledge the following guidelines to help us co-create a space grounded in dignity, accountability, and collective care. ***Participation & Respect -RVJ workshops are spaces for growth, not perfection. We ask that all participants engage with humility, curiosity, and respect. Any RVJ workshop or class is a sacred, community centered learning space for all learning participants. -Disruptive, dismissive, or harmful behavior (racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, or otherwise oppressive language or actions) will not be tolerated. -Participants are encouraged to listen actively, speak from personal experience, and respect others’ boundaries and identities. ***Confidentiality -What’s shared in the space stays in the space. Please respect the confidentiality of other participants unless they explicitly say otherwise. -You may share insights you’ve gained, but not others’ personal stories or experiences. ***Recording & Materials -Workshops may be recorded for internal RVJ use only. Participants will be notified in advance if recording will occur and if it will be shared with participants afterwards. -All RVJ content (slides, frameworks, handouts, recordings) is proprietary and may not be reproduced or distributed without the permission of Rachel V. Jones. ***Payments, Cancellations & Refunds -Registration is confirmed once payment is received. -Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the workshop may be eligible for a partial refund or credit toward a future session. -No refunds will be issued for no-shows or cancellations made within 48 hours of the workshop. -To cancel or reschedule, please email racheljones2012@gmail.com ***Emotional Safety & Boundaries -Some content may be emotionally activating. Take breaks or step away as needed; do what you need. -Participants are invited to care for themselves and the group by practicing compassion and nonjudgment. -Workshop facilitator is not a certified mental health professional and reserves the right to refer participants ***Acknowledgment By checking this box, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the policies above and that I will engage in this workshop in alignment with RVJ’s values of equity, care, and accountability.
Contact Details
racheljones2012@gmail.com
Washington D.C., DC, USA