Dr. Alexander Lowen was a patient of Reich's in the early 1940s and subsequently developed Bioenergetics which is usually described as an offshoot of orgonomy. Many orgonomists consider Lowen as an opportunist who watered down many of Reich's concepts for public consumption and narcissistic fame.
I believe that while Lowen erred in certain ways, particularly his aggressive breakdown of pelvic armoring which takes place at the end of orgone therapy, he contributed in some ways. His book Fear of Life was an interesting attempt to look at the connection of fate and character and explore the Oedipus Complex within body oriented therapy.
As an orgonomist it is worthwhile to read Lowen's books for some insights.
We are such a small percentage of the mental health field. It would be a shame to not dialogue with other Reichian based offshots and work together where possible.
My original mentor and the one who trained me in orgonomic therapy, Bernard Rosenblum, MD, certainly felt that it was important. Likewise, my current therapist and mentor, the medical orgonomist Arthur Nelson, MD, was actually a patient of Lowen's in the mid 40s when Lowen was still an orgonomist. He told me many funny anecdotes about Lowen which I will share in future posts.