Ally Hernandez Publico
Paper Artist, Author, and Expressive Arts Facilitator
Organizations: Focusing and Expressive Arts Institute,
International Expressive Arts Therapies Association,
The International Focusing Institute
Educational Qualifications
2023-2025 Certified FOAT® (Focusing-Oriented Expressive Arts) Facilitator, Focusing and Expressive Arts Institute, Sta. Rosa California
Certified Focusing Professional specializing in FOAT®, The International Focusing Institute, Nyack, New York
2017-2024 Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, University of the Philippines, Diliman (Completed 41 units)
2012-2016 B Fine Arts, Major in Visual Communication, College of Fine Arts, University of the Philippines, Diliman (Cum Laude)
Publications
2024 Manila, Philippines. Self-published. Letters From Therapy, Volume 2: For Your 20’s.
Manila, Philippines. Kawangis Publishing, Inc. Smile, Mama. Text by Paulette Aquino.
2023 Manila, Philippines. Self-published. Letters From Therapy, Volume. 1: I Was Only Dreaming.
2022 Manila, Philippines. Self-published. Letters From Therapy, Volume 0.
2016 Manila, Philippines. Christian Advocacy Reaching Everyone (CARE) Foundation, Inc.
Five Years: When Someone We Loved Had Cancer.
Skills
Languages: English (Native), Filipino (Conversational)
Adept in: Procreate, Affinity, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, Pages, Excel, Numbers, Word, Powerpoint, Keynote
Specializations: Multimedia Art, Mural Art, Print and Digital Production, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Community Care, Facilitating Workshops, Public Speaking, Social Media Posting & Promotion
Notable Projects
2026 Visioning 2026 Series, with Zhiela Santillan and Janelle Capiral of Pilipinas Journal
Merchandise for Kythe Foundation, Inc.
2025 FOAT® and FII series, Online webinar series with the Focusing and Expressive Arts Institute and Focusing Initiatives International
Canvas of Courage: Ginhawa, Mural for National Children’s Hospital with Kythe Foundation, Inc. and IPG Mediabrands
Canvas of Courage: Where the Sea Meets The Stars, Mural for Quirino Memorial Medical Center with Kythe Foundation, Inc. and
Esquire Philippines
2022 Illustrations for Helping The Helpers, with Sarabeth Felushko and Dr. Sean St Jean, Vancouver BC
2021 Identify and Map It Online Workshops with Sarabeth Felushko of In It 4 Life Counseling and Education and
Dr. Aimee Gonzaga, RPsy of Whole-Souled Counseling
2019 Illustrations for My Life Street, with Sarabeth Felushko of In It 4 Life Counseling and Education, Vancouver BC
2018-2019 Sailing Through Workshops, with International Churches of Christ, Quezon City, Manila, PH
Group Exhibitions
2026 What A Time To Be Aligned, Kapitolyo Art Space, Pasig City
Ginhawa and our Ecologies of Belonging, Third Space, University of the Philippines, Diliman
Upcoming: Year After Six, Space Encounters Gallery, Ortigas, Pasig City
2025 Ginhawa and our Sacred Ecologies, Ignacio B. Gimenez-KAL Theater, University of the Philippines, Diliman
2024 Counting The Tears That Water The Earth, Vantage Contemporary, Makati
Boundless Beauty, 1159 Creative Space, Makati Cinema Square
2023 SANAG UP Art Prize, Parola, UP Fine Arts Gallery, Diliman, Quezon City
2022 Redemption, Ocular Gallery, Parañaque
Explorations I, Sentro Leona Gallery, Marikina
2020 Para Po Sa Inyo Ito Online Art Exhibit, Manila, Philippines
Speaking Engagements
2024 Online Webinar: “For The Person You Want To Be,” Positive Workplaces https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEnpoHOv8QI
“ImpART II: Healing For The Child Within,” Artelier Benilde, De La Salle College of St. Benilde
“Art As Medicine,” LINAW PH
2021 “Gear Up for Grit: Mental Health Forum,” International Churches of Christ Youth and Family Ministry
2020 “Sailing Through: The Assessment of a Philippine Grief Support Group Using Bible-Based Lessons and Art Therapy,”
International Academic Forum: Asian Conference on Psychology 2020 https://papers.iafor.org/submission55842/
“Mental Health Workshop,” International Churches of Christ Cebu
2019 “Depression Is Real,” Chinabank Makati’s 30th Anniversary
“Live On Your Life Street,” International Churches of Christ Youth and Family Ministry
Poster Presentation: “Five Years: When Someone We Loved Had Cancer,” 5th CSSP Graduate Student Conference, UP Diliman
2018 “I Can - Art Therapy Camp,” HOPE Philippines Laguna Chapter
“Enspire Talks: Why Do It?” The Enspire Collective
“Healing the Child Within,” Philippine Association of University Women
Awards/Honors
2025 Akdang Pinoy Choice Awards 2025 Finalist (Nonfiction - Backlist)
2023 SANAG UP Art Prize (Shortlisted)
2016 Best Thesis for Publication & Illustration II
2016 Cum laude honors
Trainings & Seminars
July 2022 Udemy, Schema Therapy, Credential URL: ude.my/UC-d6213dc0-29f6-4cab-89f8-bfde78f06399
Apr 2021 School of Visual Arts, New York, Continuing Education: Studio Art Therapy Techniques
Feb-Jul 2019 Centre of Excellence UK, Art Therapy Diploma Course
Oct 2018 In It 4 Life Counseling & Education, Certified Trainer for Journey to HOPE