One of the biggest blocks to healthy relationships in community is the emotional baggage that most of us bring into the mix. David Janzen, the author of The Intentional Christian Commmunity handbook, recommends this method which has been used with very effective results in Christian Communities.

I have studied and practiced emotional healing extensively during the past 33 years, and this sounds like it really makes sense especially for Christians. I am going to delve deep into learning about this.

http://www.outsmartingyourself.org/pdf/Chapter1Website2011.pdf