Maturation is a wonderful thing – if and when it happens, of course. If we’re really fortunate, throughout our lives we have the wherewithal to learn…
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.
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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…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: When It Falls Apart
Human foibles and failure. We’ve all had our share during the course of our lives, to varying degrees. Some disappointments and blunders are inevitable;…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: David’s Inferno
Have you ever encountered moments in life when you weren’t sure you had the wherewithal to climb out of bed and face another day? Moments when you saw…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Saying Goodbye
Death. We know it’s coming at some point, and we know it’s filled with mystery and, perhaps, some anxiety. Death is especially difficult when we lose…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Mementos and Memories
Family mementos and memories. For many of us they’re vitally important – and full of vitality, keeping loved ones near to our hearts, especially once…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Seasons
No doubt you have noticed how our lives ebb and flow, much like the seasons. Both literally and figuratively we get to experience the wonder of…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Empathy
Empathy – real empathy – is a mysterious phenomenon. It’s reasonable to ask whether we have the capacity to truly tune into other people’s experiences,…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Still Winter
Nature can teach us so much about our world, about its glory and its anguish. In nature we find so many lessons about hardiness, resilience, triumph and…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Inspiring Determination
Imagine what it must be like to live your life as a world renowned cardiologist, a celebrated medical scholar, and an international spokesperson for…