Searching for your inner child? John Bradshaw is coming to the Baltimore Convention Center to help you find him or her.

Mr. Bradshaw is a self-help philosopher who mined his own unhappy childhood and struck gold. The author of three best sellers, Mr.Bradshaw also has two television series, "Bradshaw on: Homecoming" and "Bradshaw on: The Family." The former airs on Maryland Public Television on Sunday mornings (at 8:30) through Sunday.

Through his books, tapes and personal appearances, Mr. Bradshaw instructs others on how to confront their own troubled pasts in order to become healthy, happy adults.He'll be conducting a workshop and lecture series April 2 through April 5 at the convention center. The series begins with a lecture, "An Evening with John Bradshaw: Living in the Growth Process," at 7:30 p.m. April 2. A workshop, "Healing the Shame that Binds You," will be offered from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. April 3. A weekend workshop, "Homecoming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child," will be presented 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. April 4 and 5.

The event is sponsored by Hidden Brook, a local drug and alcohol treatment program. Participants may register for any one or all of the events by mail, phone or fax. Prices range from $20 for the April 2 lecture to $175 for the weekend workshop. For more information, call (800) 377-7770.