Not-for-Profits
Support emotional well‑being in your organisation and the communities you serve with a non-talk, non‑intrusive approach that helps eliminate the causes of negative feelings and emotions, without repeatedly talking through painful experiences.
Not‑for‑profits carry a unique emotional load. You work with limited resources, complex needs, and constant pressure to “do more good” while looking after the well‑being of staff, volunteers, and service users. MEM offers a simple way for individuals to eliminate the causes of negative feelings and emotions, while preserving their privacy and dignity.
WHAT DATA SAYS
Mission‑driven organisations are feeling the cost of emotional strain in their people and their programs.
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95% of nonprofit leaders say staff burnout over the last year is a concern. Almost every leader in one major survey recognised burnout as a problem in their organisation.
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57% of nonprofit leaders identify staff‑related issues, including burnout, as one of their biggest organisational challenges. More than half of leaders see staff well‑being as a top strategic risk.
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About 69% of nonprofit employees report experiencing symptoms of burnout in recent multi‑survey analyses. Around 2/3 of staff are feeling emotionally exhausted.
WHY CONSIDER MEM
In many organisations, especially those serving vulnerable communities, there is a group of people who clearly need support but do not want to keep retelling what happened. They may be staff, volunteers, or people you support who are tired, guarded, or simply overwhelmed by the idea of going over painful experiences again. MEM is designed for that gap.
Our work starts from a simple truth: feelings control lives. They influence decisions, behaviour, speech, attitudes, and the ability to keep going in difficult conditions. MEM focuses directly on the negative feelings and identities formed during moments of upset and provides a way to dissolve them, allowing people to reconnect with a calmer, more stable sense of self.
For not‑for‑profits, this means having another option for people whose emotional load is affecting their capacity to serve, collaborate, or engage, even when they are reluctant to use traditional, talk‑heavy approaches. MEM can sit alongside your existing support and care pathways as a distinct, privacy‑respecting route to emotional relief.
WHAT MEM OFFERS
The Mace Energy Method (MEM) is the practical component of Causism, a body of knowledge about how upsets are formed and how they can be eliminated.
MEM uses a series of simple guided “energy exercises” to locate and dis‑create the mental images associated with unwanted feelings. When these are dis‑created, the linked feelings and non‑optimum behaviours are eliminated. Instead of analysing problems or rehearsing stories, the process goes to the cause of the upset.
This creates a non‑intrusive, non‑talk therapeutic process that allows people to move quickly from the negative side of an experience to the positive. Many issues can be addressed in a small number of sessions, making MEM a practical option in environments where time and resources are stretched.
FEATURES
Limited or no disclosure
MEM is entirely free of self‑disclosure. Clients do not need to share personal histories, describe traumatic events, or explain what their images and memories represent. The process can be completed through unvoiced mental exercises guided by a practitioner.
In not‑for‑profits, where people may have experienced trauma, stigma, or repeated assessment, this matters. It offers a way to access emotional support without having to “perform” their pain again.
Non‑talk, non‑confrontational process
MEM is not counselling, analysis, or advice. It was specifically developed to avoid the painful aspect of going over distressing life events. Sessions are structured, gentle, and focused on results rather than discussion, which can make support more accessible to people who are tired of talking or who do not trust talk‑based formats.
Flexible one‑to‑one support
MEM sessions are one‑to‑one and can be delivered online or face‑to‑face. Staff, volunteers, and clients can take part from a safe environment that suits their circumstances, which is especially useful for dispersed teams or community work.
Complements your existing supports
MEM is not intended to replace your existing clinical, pastoral, psychological, or safeguarding systems. It can be integrated as an additional emotional well‑being pathway within clear boundaries and referral structures. This makes it easier to introduce without destabilising what you already do well.
BENEFITS
For boards and leadership teams
Boards and leadership teams in not‑for‑profits juggle service outcomes, donor expectations, staff well‑being, and organisational risk. MEM offers a structured way to address underlying emotional burdens that contribute to burnout, turnover, conflict, and disengagement, without requiring the organisation to build an entirely new internal program. It is a defined external pathway that can be introduced at a scale that suits your organisation.
For managers, coordinators, and team leads
Managers and program coordinators work close to the human impact of your mission. They see compassion fatigue, frustration, vicarious trauma, and emotional overload long before these show up in reports. MEM gives them a concrete option to offer when someone clearly needs help but does not want more talking. It can become a trusted referral within supervision, debriefs, or support conversations.
For staff and volunteers
Staff and volunteers often balance paid work, personal obligations, and emotionally demanding tasks such as crisis support, advocacy, case work, or community engagement. MEM offers a private way to address anxiety, stress, anger, hopelessness, and other unwanted reactions without having to describe their experiences in detail. Many people report feeling calmer, more grounded, clearer, and more able to keep going after sessions.
For the people you serve
In some contexts, and where clinically and ethically appropriate, MEM may also be relevant for people your organisation serves, especially where they have carried long‑term emotional pain and are reluctant to talk. Used within agreed boundaries, MEM can become another pathway for individuals who want relief but do not want to keep revisiting their history.
MEM INTEGRATION OPTIONS
Staff and volunteer support
Offer MEM as an emotional well‑being option for your staff and volunteers.
Best for organisations wanting to strengthen internal well‑being without changing frontline programs.
SEE THE PROCESS
Step 1:
Have an initial conversation with a Causism Trainer about your organisation, roles, and current supports.
Step 2:
Agree on how people can access MEM (for example, manager referral, HR/referral, or self‑referral with criteria).
Step 3:
Inform eligible employees about MEM, its privacy‑respecting format, and how to access sessions. You can also invite members of The Causism Institute to present in a town hall meeting, for example.
Step 4:
Communicate clearly with staff and volunteers about what MEM is, what it is not, and how privacy is protected.
Step 5:
Individuals book one‑to‑one sessions directly with a licensed practitioner, online or in person.
Step 6:
Review uptake and feedback and decide whether to continue, adjust, or expand the offer.
Referred client or participant
Where appropriate and within your ethical and legal frameworks, MEM can be offered to selected clients, participants, or community members through a defined referral process.
Best for organisations that already provide emotional support and want an additional non‑talk option for some people.
SEE THE PROCESS
Step 1:
Map where MEM may appropriately fit within your existing programs or pathways.
Step 2:
Meet with a Causism Trainer to define scope, eligibility, and boundaries.
Step 3:
Agree on referral criteria, consent processes, and access points.
Step 4:
Referred individuals attend one‑to‑one sessions.
Step 5:
Review outcomes and alignment with your duty of care and program goals.
Pilot or partnership model
Test MEM in your organisation through a small, defined pilot or develop a longer‑term partnership.
Best for organisations wanting a careful, evidence‑seeking approach before committing to wider integration.
SEE THE PROCESS
Step 1:
Arrange an exploratory meeting with relevant leaders and key staff.
Step 2:
We present MEM, potential use cases, and delivery options tailored to your context.
Step 3:
Agree on a pilot or partnership scope, including numbers, time frame, and safeguards.
Step 4:
We prepare a proposal covering structure, responsibilities, confidentiality, and pricing.
Step 5:
Begin the pilot or partnership and monitor the agreed-upon indicators.
Step 6:
Review at set points and decide whether to continue, adapt, or expand.
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Start the Conversation
If your organisation is committed to caring for people as well as achieving impact, MEM can become a quiet but powerful part of that commitment. It offers a practical, privacy‑respecting way to support emotional well‑being for staff, volunteers, and, where appropriate, the people you serve.
Speak with a Causism Trainer about whether MEM could be a useful addition to your organisation’s support and care pathways. Together, we can explore whether a staff pathway, client pathway, pilot, or partnership best fits your mission, responsibilities, and resources.