Hello,

I am not sure this is the correct forum to ask such question, but i would love some opinions on this matter.

My brother has some issues with my parents. I live in Europe with my parents and he lives in the US. He started seeing a therapist about 6 months ago, and the therapist requested my brother shut down almost all communication with my parents, and that without even talking to them or trying to get their side of the story. Needless to say it destroyed my parents, and I must ask this question :

Is it a normal thing for a therapist to do, or should I get worried my brother is being manipulated ? Since he arrived recently to the USA, he knows nobody for a long time there and has no "trusting" friends, making im an ideal target for cults.. right ?