Healing the Healers - Series 1: Communal Trauma

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Feb 04, 2026

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About the film

HEALING THE HEALERS - Series 1 - Episodes 1-5:

On December 12, 2014, the life of Rev. Matthew Crebbin, of Newtown and his community were changed forever when a gunman walked into Sandy Hook Elementary and murdered 20 children and 6 adults. Once the initial shock began to wear off, Rev. Crebbin faced the question of how could his community heal in the years ahead. Odyssey Impact joined with Matt on this journey to create Series 1 focusing on faith leaders healing through communal trauma.

EPISODE 1: NEWTOWN FAITH LEADERS UNITE IN TRAGEDY (19 minutes. TIME CODE: 00:00–23:46)

EPISODE 2: LOOKING AHEAD AND MOVING FORWARD (17 minutes. TIME CODE: 23:48–43:26)

EPISODE 3: PASTORING IN A COMMUNITY THAT FACES CONTINUAL TRAUMA (22 minutes. TIME CODE: 43:28–1:00)

EPISODE 4: HEARTBREAK AND HOPE 20 YEARS AFTER TRAGEDY (16 minutes. TIME CODE: 1:00–1:18:33)

EPISODE 5: FAITH LEADERS AS FIRST & SECOND RESPONDERS (23 minutes. TIME CODE: 1:18:35–1:41)

Transform Films Inc. // Odyssey Impact

Genre

Documentary

Runtime

1h 37m

Released

2019

Director

Kirsten Kelly

Producer

Kirsten Kelly

Executive Producer

Nick Stuart-Jones, CarolAnne Dolan, Rev. Dr. Kate Wiebe

Awards & recognition

Telly Awards

Golden Telly Award for Digital Documentary Series

What people are saying

“This project is an exceptional resource for caregivers, faith communities, and theological education, and is long overdue. It provides deep insight into the pain incurred by pastors as they endeavor to care for the broken and wounded. This documentary gives pastors permission to hurt, cry, and seek healing for themselves.” — Rev. Dr. Willard Ashley, Sr., New Brunswick Theological Seminary.

Lori Heiselman

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