Education
BSW, Westfield State University
MOT, Bay Path University
Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Chatham University
Background
Dr. Morin earned a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Westfield State University. Her passion for mental health and vulnerable populations led her to receive her Master of Occupational Therapy from Bay Path University. Dr. Morin completed her post-professional doctorate at Chatham University, where her research focused on the effectiveness of a stress reduction program for current and former foster youth pursuing post-secondary education. She is an active member of the Massachusetts Occupational Therapy Association (MAOT) and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). She is currently serving as a Co-Academic Representative on the MAOT board. She received the 2024 Linda Duncombe Memorial Award for Mental Health from MAOT for her work in mental health.
Dr. Morin has worked in various clinical settings, primarily in mental health and non-traditional/emerging community-based practice areas. She has practiced in home health (traditional skilled home health and behavioral health divisions), residential youth programs, early intervention, school-based, senior centers, adult congregate housing, transitional support programs, psychosocial clubhouses, and assisted living facilities. Dr. Morin’s research interests include promoting life skill development of foster youth and developing stress management resources for current and former foster youth to optimize their performance in meaningful occupations and activities. She also has strong interests in the following areas: promoting the overall health and well-being of first responders, emerging practice settings, the use of the Kawa Model as a professional development tool and its impact in clinical settings, trauma-informed care, caregiver support groups, and strategies to promote self-directed learning and professional development among students. Dr. Morin’s research on these various topics has been published. She has also presented her research at regional and national conferences. She strives to help students see the impact they can make on local and global levels when working with vulnerable populations by utilizing a health promotion and prevention lens to support participation in meaningful occupations and a better quality of life. In her spare time, Dr. Morin enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, family, and friends; staying active through movement and the outdoors; cheering on her favorite sports teams; and facilitating laughter yoga sessions.
