INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Get the tough stuff out as soon as possible. Plan out what you're going to say and how you're going to say it before you attend your sessions. You may have learned to stay silent as a coping mechanism or to keep yourself safe, but you don't have to do this with your therapist. For instance, you might practice by introducing yourself and stating the reason you came. "Hi, I'm Matthew. I came in because I have been having trouble fitting in at school." Therapy is a safe place in which you are able to speak about how you feel in an open and supportive environment. Over time, you'll likely find that opening up will become easier. Talk about the problem you want to overcome, the area in your life you want to improve upon, or whatever it is that brought you to therapy, during the first or second session. When you talk about your goals and expectations with your therapist, you can create benchmarks that you can use to measure your success along the way. For example, you might say, "I came here because I have problems socially. I would really like to have more friends and go out more." Don't hold back. Talk to your therapist about everything you are feeling, even if you think it is unimportant. Not divulging everything could be detrimental to your recovery. Intentionally leaving out facts that you are embarrassed about or feel shy revealing could hinder you. If you're not completely open with your therapist, you are essentially wasting your time. Be open by saying what you really feel--it's the only way your therapist can truly help. For example, say "I feel like a total loser because I'm always be myself when everyone else is always hanging out with friends in a group." And, remember that he or she is bound by law to protect your confidentiality. Know that you can tell your therapist anything and you won't receive judgment or criticism. However, keep in mind that your therapist is bound by law to intervene if you express an intent to harm yourself or another person. Keep in mind that this is in your best interest. And also know that your therapist won't leave you unexpectedly. The therapist/patient relationship is special, and one that can be comforting and beneficial.

SUMMARY: Practice what you are going to say beforehand. Express what you hope to achieve by attending therapy. Share your thoughts and feelings openly. Think of your therapist as your closest confidante.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Drain away the excess water through the lid of your jar by flipping it over in the sink. Then, rinse the swollen beans with fresh water and drain it again. If you don't have a mesh lid or cheesecloth, you can also hold a strainer against the opening of your jar to drain the water. Find a place that gets little to no sunlight where the beans will not be disturbed. Place the jar upside down and at an angle on a dish rack or cooling rack so the moisture can continue to be released. Although the beans should not be exposed to direct sunlight, there's no need for the storage location to be completely dark. A shadowy corner of your countertop would work well. Rinse and drain the beans through the mesh lid approximately every 12 hours (or twice a day). Return them to their dark storage spot after each rinse session. The beans should continue to grow in size and sprout thin white tails. Pour the sprouted beans into a colander and give them one last rinse before draining them thoroughly. Generally, mung beans taste good when they're about 12in (1.3cm) longbut it's mostly a matter of personal preference. The green shells may have started to come off the white bean sprouts at this point. You can remove some of these empty shells from the mix with your hands if you like. Cover a baking sheet with two layers of dry paper towels, then pour the rinsed and drained beans on top. Spread them out in a thin layer with your hand and press gently to absorb any excess water. Once you've patted them dry, they are ready to be stored. Pick out any unsprouted beans and throw them away. To dry the beans even more thoroughly, cover them with another paper towel and press gently. Line the bowl with paper towels, then use your hands to transfer handfuls of sprouts into the container. Plan to eat the sprouts within 2 weeks. Mung bean sprouts are a great base for a chilled salad, or a classic addition to a stir-fry.

SUMMARY: Drain and rinse the beans through the mesh lid. Put the jar in a cool, dark place for 12 hours. Repeat this process every 12 hours for 2-5 days. Give the sprouts a rinse once they've reached your desired length. Spread the sprouted beans across a baking sheet lined in paper towels. Place the sprouts into a bowl and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Be sure that you wear a respirator mask for fine dust particles when you sand the pieces. You can sand the pieces with a dremel or sandpaper. Start off with a rough grit, and finish with a finer grit. If a stringing hole got filled, you will have to drill it with a dremel. Check the S-hook bars in the ankle and wrist bars to ensure that they haven't been filled in. Purchase these magnets online in a size that matches the holes that you made. Glue the magnets into the holes with super glue. Make sure that the polarities are correct. Do not use regular magnets. They are not strong enough. Buy some small S-hooks from an online bjd shop or a hardware store. Make sure that they are small enough to fit inside the stringing channels, then hook them over the wrists and ankles. Have a large S hook ready for the head. Measure the distance from the left wrist to the center of the chest, double it, then cut a piece of elastic according to that measurement. Next, measure the doll from the top of the neck to the bottom of the torso, double it, and cut another piece of elastic. Tie both pieces of elastic into loops. The thickness of the elastic depends on the size of the doll and the stringing channels. The bigger your doll is, the thicker the elastic needs to be. Bjds use round (not flat) elastic that is white in color, which you can find in online bjd stores. Thread the shorter piece through the arms and latch it onto the S-hooks. Fold the larger loop in half. Latch it onto the large S-hook, then pull it down through the neck and torso. Pull each half through each leg, then latch it onto the S-hooks too. Use a pipe cleaner or a bjd stringing tool to string your doll. You can find bjd stringing tools in online bjd stores. If you are confused about stringing your bjd, look up video tutorials online or ask a fellow hobbyist to assist you. You can give the doll a faceup using an online tutorial, or you can commission a fellow hobbyist to do it for you. Purchase clothing, shoes, eyes, and a wig for your doll from a bjd supply. The wig should fit comfortably over your doll's head, but you will need to insert the eyes using poster tack or silicone ear putty. A faceup refers to the blushing, lip color, lashes, and eyebrows applied to a doll's face. Do not use polymer clay to set the eyes, or you will stain the resin. Be careful what supplies you use for your doll's faceup. Specific brands are recommended for a reason; other brands may melt the resin. If you know how to sew, you can make your doll's clothes yourself. Some people sell bjd patterns, but they may not fit your doll.

SUMMARY:
Sand the doll's seams and do any extra drilling. Add silver neodymium magnets into the doll's head cap. Hook small S-hooks over the bars on the wrist and ankle balls. Cut and tie round, white elastic for the arms and legs. String your doll with the elastic. Give your doll a faceup, eyes, wig, and clothing.