Reich, Lowen and the IIBA: facing the challange of a conflict-ridden world

Authors

  • Virginia Wink Hilton

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30820/0743-4804-2006-16-9

Keywords:

Wilhelm Reich, Alexander Lowen, History of IIBA, Socio-cultural conflict, Sexuality, Sexual Politics

Abstract

This paper addresses the double emphases of the 2005 International Conference: the theme of »Human Nature and Conflict Resolution« and the 50th anniversary of the IIBA. The author summarizes the lives and the contributions of Wilhelm Reich and Alexander Lowen in light of the theme, and as prelude to the development of the International Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis. Particular attention is given to the major conflicts, both personal and socio-cultural, that arose in the lives of these men, and their differing responses to them. The question is addressed: What can we glean from our history that may give us inspiration, and a realistic sense of direction for contributing to healing and to change in these conflict-ridden times?

Author Biography

Virginia Wink Hilton

Virginia Wink Hilton, LCSW, PhD, began practice as a Bioenergetic therapist in 1975 in New York City. She moved to Southern California in 1985, and since that time has continued a private practice with her husband, Robert Hilton. She has been director of training for the Southern California Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis, chair of the IIBA ethics committee, and served as Executive Director for the International Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis. She has been privileged to teach in many societies for the IIBA. Her particular interests have been in sexual issues in the therapeutic process, professional ethics and the relationships between sociocultural issues and personal process. Her publications include: »Working with Sexuality«, »On Becoming More Fully Alive: The Masculine and Feminine Principles«, »When We Are Accused« (Journal for the International Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis); and »The Devil in America« (The California Therapist). She is a co-author of Therapists at Risk.
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Hilton, V. W. (2022). Reich, Lowen and the IIBA: facing the challange of a conflict-ridden world. Bioenergetic Analysis, 16(1), 9–28. https://doi.org/10.30820/0743-4804-2006-16-9

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1 (2006)

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