Breakthrough Groups
Don’t be trapped into thinking you’re the only one experiencing your current feelings, that no one understands, or that circumstances will never change! Bay Life's Breakthrough Support Groups provide safe, confidential, and caring environments where you can feel comfortable and safe talking about your struggles and growing toward wholeness.
If you have questions, feel free to email Genevieve LoCicero,
DivorceCare
Sundays, February 1 - May 13, 2026 | 9 - 10:15am | Workbook: $20 | Counseling Center
Many people will tell you that separation and divorce are one of the most painful experiences they have ever faced. It is a confusing time when you may feel isolated and have a lot of questions about issues you have never faced before. The emotional damage can cut to the soul. True healing for this kind of pain can only come from God's presence in the life of the person experiencing it. DivorceCare is a Christ-centered program which meets weekly to help you face these challenges and more towards rebuilding your life. Each session consists of 3 distinct elements: watching a video where experts speak on various subjects impacted by divorce or separation. Afterwards is a group discussion and we utilize a workbook for in-group and at-home between sessions (workbook is mandatory).
GriefCare
Thursdays, February 8 - April 30, 2026 | 7 - 8:30pm | Workbook: $20 | Room 604
It may be hard to feel optimistic about the future. If you have lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you've probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you've never faced before. Our GriefShare group meets weekly to help you face these challenges and move towards rebuilding your life. Each GriefShare session has 3 distinct elements: watching a video which features experts in grief and individuals who have experienced a loss, a brief discussion time related to the video topic, and use of your participant workbook (workbook is mandatory) during the session and throughout the week. You do not need to walk alone on your journey from mourning to joy. We hope you will join us.
Nothing to Prove
Sundays, March 15 - May 10, 2026 | 10:30am – 12pm | Workbook: $15 | Counseling Center
Too many of us walk through life feeling like we don't measure up. We always seem to thirst for more and we think if we could only work harder or be better, we could be enough. Truth is...we will never be enough and thankfully we don't have to be. Scripture demonstrates how Jesus is enough. We don't have to prove anything because Jesus has proven everything. Discover how our thirsty hearts can only be quenched by the living water.
This group will meet for 90 minutes over 8 weeks. We will watch a video, utilize a workbook and have group discussion about the material and how we can grow and embrace these truths. The workbook and videos are produced by Jennie Allen, author, speaker, and founder of IF: Gathering.
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About the Group Leaders
As coordinator for the Breakthrough Support Group Ministry, Genevieve LoCicero and her team have facilitated a variety of groups. She has a heart to reach people that are hurting in all different areas. Her willingness to offer help and hope gently yet persistently through Breakthrough speaks well of her heart for the troubles of others. Breakthrough services are guided by Romans 12:1-2 which exhorts us to renew our minds. By doing so, we are able to live in a way that is pleasing to the Lord. Renewing our mind impacts emotions which in turn impacts behaviors and results in a life changed.
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Romans 12:1-2
For more information about any of our Breakthrough groups and events, contact Genevieve LoCicero,
Meeting Locations
Sunday and some Thursday Breakthrough groups will meet in the Counseling Center located at 140 Yarborough Road, Brandon, FL 33510. Thursday night groups may also meet in the Student Center or the rooms behind the Student Center of Bay Life Church, 1017 Kingsway Road, Brandon, FL 33510. Your registration email will have additional details.