What is the difference between gender identity and sexual orientation

To fulfill the requirements for this assignment you will need to discuss to the following questions by starting your own thread.

1. What is the difference between gender identity and sexual orientation?

2. A mother shares with you that her 11 year-old daughter wants to change her name from Alice to Alex, dress in masculine clothing and wear a chest binder to hide her breasts. The mother wants to know if her daughter is going “through a phase.” How would you respond? What information would you share with the mother about gender diverse persons?

3. A colleague withheld gender-affirming medical treatment from a patient who was experiencing psychosis because they were uncertain if the patient was having gender-related delusions or experiencing gender dysphoria. They are now concerned about their decision and want to discuss. How would you respond? Did they make the right decision? How can clinicians distinguish between gender-related delusions and gender dysphoria?