It’s no secret that many people struggle in life: job-related problems, relationship challenges, mental health issues, financial uncertainty. The list…
Frederic Reamer
Frederic Reamer, PhD, brings sophistication to The Public's Radio as the producer of the compelling series This I Believe – New England, modeled on the national This I Believe project.
Reamer's involvement with National Public Radio began in 2000 when he was invited to broadcast a national commentary for All Things Considered. Over the years, Reamer has made guest appearances on various radio broadcasts throughout the country. His own This I Believe essay was broadcast on NPR in 2005 as part of the national series. In March of 2007, Dr. Reamer became the producer of This I Believe – Rhode Island, later changed to This I Believe - New England, which broadcasts weekly on The Public's Radio.
Reamer is a professor in the graduate program of the School of Social Work at Rhode Island College. He has lectured nationally and internationally on the subjects of professional ethics, professional malpractice and liability. Reamer is also the author of books on professional ethics, criminal justice, and research methods.
This I Believe Rhode Island: Honest Talk
We’re born. We live. We die. It sounds so simple, so linear. We know better, of course. Much better.
This I Believe Rhode Island: Multicultural Stories
One of Rhode Island’s great virtues is its remarkably rich mix of cultures, ethnic groups, and religions. Since Roger Williams’ famed arrival in 1636,…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Learning to Trust
How often do you stop to think about how important trust is in your life? The trust you had as a child that your parents would care for you. The trust…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Fleeting Moments
Memories are central to our lives. We seem to need them, sometimes to relive glorious moments, sometimes to process traumatic events, sometimes to…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Choices
Amidst life’s joys – which all of us hope are many – are the inevitable rough patches, intimidating stumbles, and other assorted obstacles. Nobody makes…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Early Morning
You know those middle-of-the-night or early-morning awakenings when your senses are unusually sharp? The slightest sounds take on new meaning, or…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Dealing with Trauma
Trauma. Nobody wants it, but it’s inevitable that some form of it will show up in our lives along the way. Accidents. Broken hearts. Abuse. Chronic…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Recovering from Stroke
All of us know, at least in an abstract sort of way, that our life’s trajectory can change in a moment. We march along with a compelling mix of poignant…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Try Again
Every life has its share of stumbles and false starts. The dashed dreams. Accidents. Faltering relationships. Health crises. The enduring challenge for…

