I took the CISM last week with Fuzzy being the instructor. There was a lot of information, and he did a great job of explaining and showing us through role play. He didn't hesitate to answer any questions we had to ask. It was an honor to be a part of this class and learn by Fuzzy. I would recommend this class to anyone who works with the public.

The CISM training was intense, but very thorough. I believe that I will be able to implement this training in my interactions with staff as well as personal relationships. I am happy to have attended. Fuzzy was a very interactive teacher and made the class time go fast. He is so knowledgeable on this topic and you can tell that he is a caring and compassionate person.

I completed the Critical Incident Stress Management training class last week that was taught by Fuzzy Lakes. I have been wanting to take this class for several years. Fuzzy did not disappoint and I feel blessed to have been part of this class. He was an excellent instructor. He educated, role- played and encouraged us so that we would feel confident in any situation. I would recommend this class to any professional who works with people.

Thank you so much Fuzzy! I truly enjoyed myself and learning from you!

Thank You Fuzzy and Lake Critical Incident Stress Management for coming to Lenoir, NC to teach CISM this week! I learned a lot and will put the information to great use in my career and in my community.

I recently had the opportunity to take a 3 day CISM course taught by Fuzzy Lake. I cannot say enough about the high caliber course he puts on. I learned so much and gained very relevant skills that will help me personally as well as assist me in supporting my peers and the folks I work with. Fuzzy's teaching style is appreciated, and he is able to teach to all the different people in the room, no matter what their background. This is the best training I have had the opportunity to be a part of, and I am so thankful to have all these new tools in my toolbox.

Fuzzy conducted a very informative and professional class. This is an excellent service/tool that can be applied to your organization/department. There is a need for these types of services especially in todays climate (Speaking from a law enforcement and first responder perspective). thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience Fuzzy.

Fuzzy breaks down the material in a way that is easy to learn, using his many years of experience to provide examples that help you see how to apply the concepts to real situations.  He creates opportunities to practice the skills, so by the time you leave the class you feel more confident in your ability to use what you’ve learned.  His teaching style is inclusive and engaging, and he is happy to answer questions.  It is obvious that he has a true passion for crisis intervention, and I would highly recommend his classes.

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As a new member of a law enforcement CISM team I attended a CISM training course with Instructor Fuzzy Lake from 11/18-11/20/2021. The course provides vital information for any CISM team getting off the ground and Fuzzy Lake does an amazing job at not only relying this information but also in a manner that this information can be easily processed. Fuzzy Lake allows to conversation to flow easy which produces a great learning atmosphere. Would recommend this course and Fuzzy Lake to a new CISM member or anyone looking to sharpen up their skills.

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Fuzzy is a great instructor, very knowledgeable, & no nonsense kind of guy. The Group & Individual crisis management was one of the most beneficial classes I’ve taken in my peer / chaplaincy career. It is filled with relevant life experience stories, interactive thinking, & full of opportunities to practice the skills learned in the course. I high recommend this course if you are interested in chaplaincy, peer support, or have a heart for your fellow employees & would like to know how to help meet them where they are in their struggle

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Fuzzy Lake is an excellent instructor who not only "talks the talk but walks the walk". He is a humble, competent and compassionate man of God.
I learned so much from his class that has helped my growth as a chaplain.

Fuzzy Lake is a wonderful and well-qualified professional teacher. His passion and personal experience in the field was evident in his training course. I would recommend his CISM Training class on Crisis Intervention to all professionals looking to expand their knowledge of Crisis Intervention. The three-day course is packed with a lot of valuable information, real life scenarios and role-play/rehearsal activities.

This course was incredibly practical and informative! Fuzzy the instructor is wonderful and very relatable. I feel more comfortable about leading people on my own since going through this course! I highly recommend taking it.

Excellent class, highly recommended!

Fuzzy,

I have significant experience as a trainer, college professor, course designer/developer and more. A tiny number of the many instructors I have worked with match your competence as a teacher.

Your history and experience play a huge part of that as you know. Your story telling abilities, delivery style, general competence and 'extreme', sincere attention to each member of the class was a true 'amazing' to me...and it all seemed so natural to you.

John Melby

Fuzzy is a fantastic teacher for this class because he has had many years of first hand experience in dealing with people in crisis situations.  He is a strong leader and is great at leading a group of varied individuals.  His stories make the textbook come alive and gives the students a taste of real life scenarios.  Being from Hawaii, we had to attend class at 2:30am Hawaii time, but because his class was so interesting and engaging, we had no problem in staying awake and finishing the entire three day stretch.  I would highly recommend Fuzzy Lakes class to anyone who is interested in helping people in crisis.