Abstract
In addition to the insightful conversations, the experiential skill exercises and the affective contact-oriented therapeutic touch, the therapist-patient relationship in HT can also be seen as a specific therapy factor. While this article does not yet provide a conclusive rationale for the efficacy of haptotherapy, it offers a good overview of the specific and nonspecific therapy factors in haptotherapy and the presumed mechanisms of haptotherapy. Looking forward, the authors recommend e.g. demonstrating the importance of the body-subject experience. The authors’ aim with this article is to contribute to clear communication regarding the presumed mechanisms of haptotherapy, as well as their hope of contributing to future scientific research.