He completed a graduate degree in religious education from Golden Gate Seminary and began teaching at Bethel College in Kentucky.
[1] Wright worked with George Albee, president of the APA Section on Clinical Child Psychology, to evaluate the impact of having psychologists in the pediatric setting in 1967.
[4] He left his academic position in 1979 to build 66 Sonic Drive-In fast food franchises across the United States.
[1] Wright had open heart surgery in 1983, spurring an interest in health psychology, especially in the relationship between Type A personality and cardiac rehabilitation.
The Distinguished Service Award from the Society of Pediatric Psychology and held the world record in the Masters Division 200-meter men’s hurdles at age fifty-two.
He also utilized techniques like positive reinforcement, modeling, and systematic desensitization that were used to reduce anxiety and enhance cooperation during medical procedures.
In addition, Logan Wright made significant contributions to areas like tracheotomy dependence, encopresis, and medication refusal.
To gain better financial security he also left his academic position in 1979 and franchised sixty-six Sonic fast-food restaurants.
Logan Wright also was given a unique opportunity being Native American in the field to assist in increasing cultural competency and awareness.
Logan Wright believed that his heritage heightened his awareness of the cultural nuances when working with diverse pediatric populations.
Wright advocated for the well-being of indigenous children and his interventions considered the specific needs and challenges faced by Native American youth.
Being part of the Osage Nation, Wright actively engaged with Native Americans communities, collaborating with tribal leaders, educators, and healthcare providers to improve mental health services for indigenous children once again.
Logan Wright was a trailblazer, and his legacy continues to inspire progress in psychology and cohesion within Indigenous communities.