In: International Journal of Hispanic Psychology ISSN: 1939-5841 Volume 3, Number 2 © 2011 Nova Science Publishers, Inc. POSSIBILITIES AND SOLUTIONS: THE DIFFERENCES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE Mónica T. González  , Benito Estrada and Bill O’Hanlon Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Mexico ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to de-construct the confusion we have noticed among our students and therapists in Mexico and Spain, in regards to the differences between Solution-Focused Therapy and Possibility Therapy (previously known as Solution- oriented Therapy). In order to achieve our didactic objective, the aims of our paper are two-fold: (1) to describe the basic premises and therapeutic interventions of each model; and (2) to point out the "differences that make a difference" in order to clarify the readers' views about the two models. In addition, the paper includes a short interview with Bill O'Hanlon. Keywords: Solution-focused therapy, Possibility therapy. INTRODUCTION There is a large quantity of books and articles about therapies which search solutions as the priority, just in the O‘Hanlon‘s web page 1 there are more than 75 listings. But, not all the papers are focused on the same kind of therapy. Although Solution-focused and Solution- oriented therapies are both oriented or based on solutions; they are not synonymous. In addition, Possibility therapy and Inclusive therapy could be categorized within this kind of therapies. What are solutions? For some time the group of Milwaukee has described them as the behavioral or perceptual changes constructed by therapist and client in order to modify the unsuccessful ways of coping with a difficulty. The new construction allows for a different way to experience the complaint that brought the client to therapy (de Shazer et al., 1986).  Cuerpo académico en Psicología Social y de la Salud, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Dr. Carlos Canseco 110, Col. Mitras-Centro, 64460, Monterrey, N.L., México. E-mail: monygzz77@yahoo.com 1 Bill O‘Hanlon, M.S., http://www.brieftherapy.com http://www.billohanlon.com The exclusive license for this PDF is limited to personal website use only. No part of this digital document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted commercially in any form or by any means. The publisher has taken reasonable care in the preparation of this digital document, but makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind and assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions. No liability is assumed for incidental or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of information contained herein. This digital document is sold with the clear understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, medical or any other professional services.