Reports on a study of counselors-in-training who completed systematic groups skills training based on the Skilled Group Counseling Training Model (SGCTM). Findings indicate that higher level group-counseling skills can be efficiently taught prior to practica and internships. Concludes that if counselors-in-training gain higher level skills prior to internship, counselor educators can focus on intuitive, responsive, and conceptualization processes during clinical supervision. (Author/JDM)