| Ragan is a Certified and Registered Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS, R-PRS) and serves as Director of Operations at Strength In Peers -- a peer-run nonprofit organization located in Virginia, USA. She is a certified Supervisor of Peer Recovery Specialist and utilizes various recovery models and methods including 12-step recovery, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), Intentional Peer Support (IPS), and Motivational Interviewing. She is a qualified ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Interface trainer, a Certified Personal Medicine Coach, and a Qualified Advance Directive Facilitator. In addition to her work as a Peer Recovery Specialist, Ragan holds a Master's degree in Fine Arts from CalArts and a B.F.A. from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In her spare time, Ragan enjoys hanging out with her family and pets, creating art, and volunteering. |
