From how I've heard it used I'd say 'attend' means 'pay attention to' with undertones of care or service, in this context.

You might have to dig a bit for the details. The following link could help, and the relevant part might be on pg. 8 (actual).

Menzies is a rabbit hole, by the way. Her work during the war was dwarfed by what came afterwards.

http://www.moderntimesworkplace.com/archives/ericsess/sessvo...

In the context of the reserach it's helpful to know they were all psychoanalysts. They focus on the human needs we acheive through work that are overlooked from the functional or material needs/outcomes of work.

In a modern context attend means would be more in line with EQ. Being about to sense, contain or facilitate someone scratching the itch of a need. It could be simply to help clarify, to hear, to reassure, to encourage, etc. All situationally specific based on the individuals in the group.