Dr. Wright is an author, international lecturer, consultant, and marriage and family therapist. Her research and clinical interests are beliefs and illness, suffering and spirituality, and family interventions. Lorraine is a much sought after international and national speaker. She has given over 300 presentations at national and international family health, family nursing, family therapy, and spirituality and health conferences. Dr. Wright is also Professor Emeritus of Nursing, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.