How many of you feel your senses being assaulted on a daily basis by the distressingly steady and toxic flow of bad news in the world? International…
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: Whatever You Do
All of us can summon up some childhood memories that make us cringe. With the wisdom and perspective that come with adulthood, we might recoil when we…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Overcoming Abuse
Sadly, some people endure unspeakable trauma during their childhoods. Physical abuse. Emotional torture. Sexual assault. No child should ever know such…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Learning Empathy
Coping with scary medical news is a challenge at any age. There’s the inevitable uncertainty and the possibility that our imaginations will run wild…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Unexpected Gift
It seems almost trite to say that nature is a remarkable teacher. But that’s okay. Indeed, nature is a remarkable teacher. All of us can point to…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Ancestors
All of us have ancestors. Some we celebrate and some, well, you know. Most of us descend from the proverbial mixed bag of humanity, from those who were…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Singing
Music is so central to many of our lives. Isn’t it the case that certain songs instantly bring back poignant memories, some joyous, some humorous, some…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Compassionate Care
If we’re fortunate, we live long enough to share our adulthoods with our parents. Indeed, one of the joys of aging is having the opportunity to connect…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Caution
Most of us find that our perspectives change as we age. What was once a relatively trivial concern in our lives may begin to take on great meaning, or…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Battling Alzheimer’s
Life’s trajectory is hard to forecast and, you may have noticed, often harder to control. There’s that profound Yiddish proverb, “Der mentsh trakht un…

