Based on the principles presented in the book, Paul David Tripp and Timothy S. Lane offer teh How People Change study guide for use in church-wide training, small groups, Sunday school, youth groups, or individual discipleship. These materials help participants understand the underlying motivations for their actions and provide them with practical, targeted help for changin entrenched behavior patterns so they grow in love for God and neighbor.

Each of the twelve lessons includes teaching, assignment review, relational application, illustrations, a group discussion guide, and practical applications under the "Make It Real" section. The self-explanatory facilitator's guide includes all twelve lessons, instructions for leading a small group through this study guide, bonus content, assignment review, detailed illustrations, and the "Make It Real" applications.