Facing the Dilemma of Forced Termination: What to Consider and Address When Removing a Member from a Group.

The authors explore the group leader's considerations before removing a group member from group sessions. The authors integrate an approach that warns against a too hasty decision without considering the group-as-a-whole dynamics and the possibility of scapegoating, with the approach that looks at the group therapist's countertransference that prevents them from considering the group's best interest. The rule of thumb the authors suggest is that when a severe breach of the group agreement happens, especially continuously, and when it cannot be followed by exploration, reflection, and an agreement by the group member who violated the agreement to make an effort to avoid repeating this event, the group leader might consider removing the person from the group.

Automated recognition of emotional states of horses from facial expressions.

Animal affective computing is an emerging new field, which has so far mainly focused on pain, while other emotional states remain uncharted territories, especially in horses. This study is the first to develop AI models to automatically recognize horse emotional states from facial expressions using data collected in a controlled experiment. We explore two types of pipelines: a deep learning one which takes as input video footage, and a machine learning one which takes as input EquiFACS annotations.

Infective Endocarditis Secondary to Needle Embolization to the Heart: A Case Report.

This case report explores the rare occurrence of a needle embolism in the heart among individuals with intravenous drug use (IVDU). The intricate symptomatology, ranging from overt chest pain to asymptomatic cases, poses diagnostic challenges and may lead to underrecognition. Healthcare professionals must navigate varied presentations, emphasizing the need for a nuanced diagnostic approach.

The interaction between acute emotional states and executive functions in youth elite soccer players.

Introduction: Executive functions (EFs) are relevant for game performance in soccer and have been investigated in previous research. However, emotions are a well-known performance factor in sport competitions, which may affect performance by means of EFs. The diagnostic of EFs has mainly been performed disregarding the potential impact of emotional states.

Online Training Process Groups for Therapists: A Proposed Model.

The article proposes a new model for online experiential training groups for therapists. Experiential groups are an essential part of training for group therapists. The article summarizes the requirements for becoming a group therapist, reviews the literature about training-process groups for therapists, and discusses the dilemmas that are part of these groups.