Case Study 3
Spiritual and Vocational Wellness Fun and Function Model
Joe Thibodeau works in spiritual care and he feels that he has come to a point in his life where he feels that his dimensions of wellness are balanced and that he really enjoys life and helping others. Joe began his working career as a salesperson, learning the art and skills of socializing and being a good listener. Driven to succeed at top companies such as NCR and AT&T he focused on supporting his family and possibly moving into retirement with ease. However, at the early age of 51, Joe became a cancer survivor and he began to re-evaluate his priorities.
Joe began taking classes in ministry and he is now working on his masters in lay pastoral ministries. He finds that those skills and competencies that he learned throughout his sales career have become very useful as he supports the people; he now serves at St. Leonard. He feels that it is important to find out where a person is and allow the interaction to flow on a level that is both comforting and nurturing. This is important in order for someone to find their own path and grow in their faith, and more importantly see the hope that this can bring. Joe loves his job and he feels that the path that has brought him to St. Leonard has only made him stronger and that by listening to his passion he can now honestly say, “I look forward to Mondays.”
Case Study 4
Intellectual Wellness Fun and Function Model
Bill Greger has led a life of leadership and lifelong learning with a passion to help others feel at ease, while they find their place in a system or job. Bill worked on a rescue squad from 1949 to 1985 with the last 7 years serving as chief. During that time, he helped disaster teams and safety programs get started at many of the major hospitals and events in the Dayton area. In addition, Bill worked at Wagner Smith for 37 years in electrical engineering, working on both private and government contracts. Bill often found himself in leadership roles because he possessed the skills of assessing resources and finding the right person for the job.
Bill continues to hold leadership roles at St. Leonard, for example, he has served on many of the planning committees, and the resident council and he now serves as the commander for the Veterans’ Service Organization. Being able to contribute in the various fields that he has worked and served has required that Bill keep his brain and analytical skills sharp and he does this through self-study and interacting with technology. He learned the computer and its capabilities for mathematics through self-study in 1987 and now he is farming on Farm Town in Facebook with his family, which he feels is a fun way to keep these skills active and sharp.
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