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Noah Trantel, PsyD, is a 2024 graduate of the PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University, Seattle.

Dissertation Committee

Bill Heusler, PsyD, Committee Chair

Dana Waters, PsyD, Committee Member

Michelle Kim, PhD, Committee Member

Keywords

non-epileptic seizures, NES, therapeutic interventions, lived experiences of adolescents with non-epileptic seizures, theoretical orientations, qualitative study, adolescent mental health

Document Type

Dissertation

Publication Date

2024

Abstract

Although there have been some studies that explore the lived experiences of adults with non-epileptic seizures, there have been limited studies that examine the lived experiences of adolescents and emerging adults with non-epileptic seizures. This qualitative study explored the experiences of emerging adults who had been diagnosed with non-epileptic seizures during adolescence. The study focused on specific interventions utilized in therapy that they found helpful, highlighted what their experiences were throughout their daily lives, and what treatment recommendations were provided. The research will also help guide parents, clinicians, and individuals with NES towards treatment recommendations. Eight participants completed an in-depth, semi-structured qualitative interview. The seven major themes that emerged included the following: Insights into Effective Interventions Learned in Therapy, Mixed Emotions, Complexities of the Family Relationship, Support and Strain in Peer Relationships, Stigma, Experiences in the School Settings, and Therapeutic Experiences and Recommendations.

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Noah Trantel, PsyD, 2024

ORCID Scholar ID# 0009-0005-5966-3145

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