The child is talking about how he gets in trouble for yelling at his brother and sister. He says his mom makes him go to his room, without supper, and that he has to stay there for the rest of the night. He states that his mom yells at him constantly and she never has to go to her room or skip supper, but if he yells, he gets punished.

a. What is the theme?

b. How would you respond (reflective or tracking statement)?

Mullens, J. & Rickli, J. (2014). Child-Centered play therapy workbook. Champaign. IL: Research Press.